DIPHENYLAMINE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: May cause irritation to eyes and skin. May be absorbed through the skin. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. If ingested, dilute with water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician if necessary. Target Organs: eyes, skin, bladder, blood, reproductive system, respiratory system. Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation. Inhalation: Not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. Hazards involve Diphenylamine dust. May cause methemoglobinemia. Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Will accumulate in body organs (liver, kidney, brain). May cause methemoglobinemia. Ingestion: May cause headache, fatigue, cyanosis, vomiting, diarrhea, emaciation, hypothermia, bladder irritation, kidney, heart, and liver damage. May cause methemoglobinemia. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: Prolonged exposures can lead to methemoglobinemia (decrease in blood's oxygen-carrying capabilities). IARC - No. NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Not Applicable. Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Not Applicable.