NIOSH Publication No. 2005-151:

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

September 2005

p-Phenylene diamine

CAS
106-50-3

C6H4(NH2)2

RTECS
SS8050000
Synonyms & Trade Names

4-Aminoaniline; 1,4-Benzenediamine; p-Diaminobenzene; 1,4-Diaminobenzene; 1,4-Phenylene diamine
DOT ID & Guide
1673 / 153

Exposure
Limits

NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH
25 mg/m3 See: 106503
Conversion
Physical Description
White to slightly red, crystalline solid.
MW: 108.2
BP: 513°F
MLT: 295°F
Sol(75°F): 4%
VP: <1 mmHg
IP: 6.89 eV

Sp.Gr: ?
Fl.P: 312°F
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Strong oxidizers
Measurement Methods
OSHA 87
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Personal Protection & Sanitation
(See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily

First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 25 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(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 (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern and having 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
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
Irritation pharynx, larynx; bronchial asthma; sensitization dermatitis
Target Organs
respiratory system, skin
See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0805