Label abbreviations descriptions

O-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

Chemical Identification
CAS # 95-54-5
Formula

C₆H₈N₂
Synonyms

1,2-phenylenediamine; 2-aminoaniline; o-benzenediamine; 1,2-benzenediamine; orthamine; o-diaminobenzene; 1,2-diaminobenzene

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless monoclinic crystals if pure; technical grade brownish-yellow crystals or a sandy brown solid.
Boiling point 493-496°F Molecular weight 108.16
Freezing point/melting point 216-219°F Vapor pressure
Flash point 313°F Vapor density
Specific gravity Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating 3 NFPA fire rating 1
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) P245
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media 2 GFFs (37 mm) coated with sulfuric acid, in 3-piece cassette, separated by the ring section [SKC 225-9004]
Sampling time*

100 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

100 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

1 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Analytical method instruments HPLC
Method reference OSHA 87 (fully validated)
Notes
 

Filters may be obtained by OSHA personnel from the SLTC. 
Special requirements
 

 

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

 
Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

 

 REL-TWA
 

 

 TLV-TWA
 

0.1 mg/m³ [1988]

 PEL-TWA
 

 
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

 

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

 

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

NA

 Skin notation
 

NA

 Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

NA
Notes:
 

Not established

 Notes:
 

Not established

 Notes:
 

 

 Notes:
 

Not established
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A3 Notes:
 

 
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/07/2021