Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
87-62-7
Name of the chemical
2,6-xylidine
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
2,6-Dimethylaniline
Product Synonyms
2,6-Xylidine
CAS No.
87-62-7
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Company Information
company name
Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause moderate eye irritation. May cause eye injury. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Absorption into the body may cause cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood). Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause liver damage. Overexposure may cause methemoglobinemia. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood). Causes respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness and general weakness. Chronic: May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
