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alpha-Naphthylamine

Synonyms & Trade Names
1-Aminonaphthalene, 1-Naphthylamine
CAS No.
134-32-7
RTECS No.
QM1400000
DOT ID & Guide
2077 153
Formula
C10H7NH2
Conversion
IDLH
Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL
: [1910.1004] See Appendix B
Measurement Methods

NIOSH 5518;
OSHA 93
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless crystals with an ammonia-like odor. [Note: Darkens in air to a reddish-purple color.]
MW:
143.2
BP:
573°F		 MLT: 122°F
Sol:
0.002%		 VP(220°F): 1 mmHg
IP:
7.30 eV
Sp.Gr:
1.12
Fl.P:
315°F
UEL:
?
LEL:
?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizes in air
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
dermatitis; hemorrhagic cystitis; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), ataxia, methemoglobinemia; hematuria (blood in the urine); dysuria; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Bladder, skin
Cancer Site
[bladder cancer]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

(See Appendix E)

NIOSH

At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0518   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0153
 

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