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Agent Name N-Benzyl dimethylamine
Alternative Name N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine
CAS Number 103-83-3
Formula C9-H13-N
Major Category Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms Araldite accelerator 062; BDMA; Benzyl-N,N-dimethylamine; Dimethylbenzylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-N-benzylamine; N,N-Dimethylbenzenemethanamine; N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine; N-(Phenylmethyl)dimethylamine; N-Benzyldimethylamine; Sumine 2015; [ChemIDplus]UN2619
Category Amines, Aromatic
Description Clear to yellow liquid with a strong odor; [NJ-HSFS]
Sources/Uses Used as a curing agent for epoxy resins; [Kanerva 2004] Used to manufacture adhesives and other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure 0.58 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration LCLo (rats) = 1,200 mg/m3/2H
Explanatory Notes Flash point = 140 deg F;
Flammability (NFPA) 2: high ambient temperature required
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis Yes
Dermatotoxin Skin Burns
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