Air pollution

Phenol

Properties of p-(methylamino)phenol is described below

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS .

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAC not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given whether a harmful concentration in the air will be reached.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the blood , resulting in lesions of blood cells.

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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng1146.html