NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Benzidine

CAS 92-87-5

NH2C6H4C6H4NH2

RTECS DC9625000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Benzidine-based dyes; 4,4'-Bianiline; 4,4'-Biphenyldiamine; 1,1'-Biphenyl-4,4'-diamine; 4,4'-Diaminobiphenyl; p-Diaminodiphenyl [Note: Benzidine has been used as a basis for many dyes.]
DOT ID & Guide
1885 153

Exposure
Limits

NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A See Appendix C
OSHA PEL: [1910.1010] See Appendix B See Appendix C
IDLH Ca [N.D.] See: IDLH INDEX Conversion
Physical Description
Grayish-yellow, reddish-gray, or white crystalline powder. [Note: Darkens on exposure to air and light.]
MW: 184.3
BP: 752°F
MLT: 239°F
Sol(54°F): 0.04%
VP: Low
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: 1.25
Fl.P: ?
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Combustible Solid, but difficult to burn.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Red fuming nitric acid
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5509; OSHA 65
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
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Important additional information about respirator selection
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
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Hematuria (blood in the urine); secondary anemia from hemolysis; acute cystitis; acute liver disorders; dermatitis; painful, irregular urination; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs Bladder, skin, kidneys, liver, blood

Cancer Site [liver, kidney & bladder cancer]
See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0224   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0023