1-N,1-N,4-N,4-N-tetramethylbenzene-1,4-diamine

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

This chemical is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)

LCLo (mouse) = 780 mg/m3/10min

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits toxic fumes. It is an irritant. (NTP, 1992)

Amines, Phosphines, and Pyridines

Causes irritability and acute pulmonary edema in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of mice; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Toxic by inhalation; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; Targets the kidney; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See N,N-Diethyl-p-phenylenediamine.

USDA APHIS Chemical Effects: collection=usda_chemeffect&query_type=synonym&query='^100-22-1$'

N,N,N',N'-TETRAMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE can burn in air to give toxic NOx gases (NTP, 1992). Neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should keep this material in a tightly closed container under an inert atmosphere, and store it at refrigerated temperatures. STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. (NTP, 1992)

New Zealand EPA Inventory of Chemical Status: Tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

This compound may be sensitive to air and heat. (NTP, 1992). Insoluble in water.

Acute Tox. 4 *

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)