Benzidine

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Hazard Name:

Benzidine

HAZARD:

Benzidine

CHEMICAL FORMULA:

C₁₂H₁₂N₂

EXPOSURE STANDARD:

PROHIBITION RECOMMENDED

PHYSICAL FORM:

Colorless, Crystalline Compound That Darkens On Oxidation

SYNONYMS:

4,4’- Biphenyldiamine

RELATIVE DENSITY:

EXPOSURE:

Inhalation, Skin Absorption

IP(eV):

C.F:

LEL%:

USES/SOURCES:

IN MANUFACTURE OF DYESTUFFS; HARDENER FOR RUBBER;LABORATORY REAGENT

TOXICOLOGY:

BENZIDINE EXPOSURE IS ASSOCIATED WITH A HIGH INCIDENCE OF BLADDER CANCER IN HUMANS

Monitoring Instruments:

ToxiRAE Plus PID