Benzeneethanamine, N,alpha-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)

Danger

H300 (100%): Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

P203, P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P316, P318, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 39 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound include elevation of blood pressure, tachycardia, palpitation, psychotic episodes (rare), dizziness, dysphoria, overstimulation, euphoria, insomnia, tremor, restlessness, headache, exacerbation of motor and phonic tics, Tourette's syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, dryness of the mouth, unpleasant taste, other gastrointestinal disturbances, urticaria, impotence, changes in libido and suppression of growth in children. Other symptoms include metallic taste, anorexia, difficulty in micturition, mydriasis, agitation, skin rashes and abdominal pain. Exposure can cause increased awareness, lessening of fatigue, exhilaration, sweating, flushing or pallor, dehydration, purposeless motions, bradycardia, extrasystoles, heart block, tachypnea, anxiety, paranoid and hostile behavior, and delirium. Chronic symptoms include severe dermatoses, marked insomnia, irritability, hyperactivity, personality changes and psychosis. Other chronic symptoms include aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, gynecomastia and angiitis. Exposure to large doses may cause hyperreflexia, rapid respiration, confusion, assualtiveness, hallucinations, panic states, hyperpyrexia, rhabdomyolysis, fatigue and mental depression following central nervous system stimulation, arrhythmias, hypertension or hypotension, circulatory collapse, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, coma and death. Large doses may also cause fever or chilliness, talkativeness, disorientation and aggressive behavior. Other symptoms from large doses include acts of self-destruction and mania.

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with a combination filter cartridge, i.e. organic vapor/acid gas/HEPA (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas, SO2 and a high efficiency particulate filter). (NTP, 1992)