1,4-Xylenediamine
Agent Name
1,4-Xylenediamine
CAS Number
539-48-0
Formula
C8-H12-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,4-Bis(aminomethyl)benzene; 1,4-Bis-aminomethylbenzen [Czech]; 4-Aminomethylbenzylamine; p-Phenylenebis(methylamine); p-Xylene-alpha,alpha'-diamine; p-Xylylendiamine [Czech]; p-Xylylenediamine; 1,4-Benzenedimethanamine; Methylamine, p-phenylenebis-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Light yellow crystals; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Corrosive to the skin; May be harmful after ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
ERG guide is for "Polyamines, solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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