Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
823-40-5
Name of the chemical
2-Methyl-m-phenylendiamin
Concentration
>= 90 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2026-02-23
Product name
2,6-Diaminotoluene
CAS No.
823-40-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312, H317, H341, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic Category 2 environment - chronic hazard
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P391 Collect spillage.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 2 environment - chronic hazard
