P-Anisidine

Fires involving this compound can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. A water spray may also be used. (NTP, 1992)

Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.

Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).

Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

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.

(General first aid procedures)

Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol foam extinguishers. Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Vapors may travel long distances to ignition sources and flashback. Vapors in confined areas may explode when exposed to fire. Storage containers and parts of containers may rocket great distances, in many directions. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. Notify local health and fire officials and pollution control agencies. From a secure, explosion-proof location, use water spray to cool exposed containers. If cooling streams are ineffective (venting sound increases in volume and pitch, tank discolors or shows any signs of deforming), withdraw immediately to a secure position ... The only respirators recommended for fire fighting are self-contained breathing apparatuses that have full facepieces and are operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. /Anisidines/

If material is involved in fire: Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. /Anisidines/

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area. Protect against sunlight and strong oxidizers. Metal containers involving the transfer of this chemical should be grounded and bonded. Where possible, automatically pump liquid from drums or other storage containers to process containers. Drums must be equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuum bungs, and flame arresters. Use only non-sparking tools and equipment, especially when opening and closing containers of this chemical. Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibited where this chemical is used, handled, or stored in a manner that could create a potential fire or explosion hazard. A regulated, marked area should be established where this chemical is handled, used, or stored ... /Anisidines/

Spill handling: Evacuate persons not wearing protective equipment from area of spill or leak until clean-up is complete. Remove all ignition sources. Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe manner and deposit in sealed containers. Ventilate area after clean-up is complete. If material or contaminated runoff enters waterways, notify downstream users of potentially contaminated waters. It may be necessary to contain and dispose of this chemical as a hazardous waste. Contact your Department of Environmental Protection or your regional office of the federal EPA for specific recommendations. /Anisidines/

Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting then remove to safe place.

Environmental considerations - land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain fluid or solid material. /SRP: If time permits, pits, ponds, lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be sealed with an impermeable flexible membrane liner./ Cover solids with a plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire fighting water. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder or commercial respondents. /Anisidines/

Environmental considerations - water spill: Use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel. Use natural deep water pockets, excavated lagoons, or sand bag barriers to trap material at bottom. Remove trapped material with suction hoses. /Anisidines/

For more Cleanup Methods (Complete) data for p-Anisidine (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing 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.

SRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational harm/injury/toxicity or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.

Dissolve in combustible solvent (alcohols, benzene, tec.) and spray solution into furnace equipped with afterburner and scrubber, or burn spill residue on sand and soda ash absorbent in a furnace. /Anisidines/

Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

EC50; Species: Daphnia magna (water flea); Conditions: freshwater, static; Concentration: 180 ug/L for 48 hr; Effect: intoxication, immobilization /formulated product/

EC50; Species: Daphnia magna (water flea, age 6-24 hr); Conditions: freshwater, static, 20 °C, pH > or =7.0; Concentration: 52000 ug/L (25000-109000 ug/L) for 24 hr; Effect: intoxication, immobilization /formulated product/

EC50; Species: Daphnia magna (water flea, age 6-24 hr); Conditions: freshwater, static, 20 °C, pH > or =7.0; Concentration: 1900 ug/L (1300-2800 ug/L) for 48 hr; Effect: intoxication, immobilization /formulated product/

LC50; Species: Daphnia magna (water flea); Conditions: freshwater, static; Concentration: 330 ug/L for 48 hr /formulated product/

For more Ecotoxicity Values (Complete) data for p-Anisidine (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 45(SRC), determined from a log Kow of 0.95(2) and a regression-derived equation(3), indicates that p-anisidine is expected to have very high mobility in soil(SRC). The pKa of p-anisidine is 5.36(4), indicating that it will partially exist in the cation form in the environment and cations generally adsorb more strongly to soils containing organic carbon and clay than their neutral counterparts(5). Volatilization of the neutral form of p-anisidine from moist soil surfaces is not expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given a Henry's Law constant of 6.60X10-8 atm-cu m/mole(6). Volatilization from moist soil is not expected for the cationic form of p-anisidine because cations do not volatilize(SRC). p-Anisidine is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 3.00X10-2 mm Hg at 20 °C(7). p-Anisidine readily biodegrades in aerobic activated sludge as indicated by screening tests with 65.3% degradation after 2 weeks(8) and 100% after 4 weeks using 60 mg/L test concn(9). In a mixed-culture of soil microorganisms, p-anisidine degraded completely after 64 days(10).

AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 45(SRC), determined from a log Kow of 0.95(2) and a regression-derived equation(3), indicates that p-anisidine is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected for the neutral species(4) based upon a Henry's Law constant of 6.60X10-8 atm-cu m/mole(5). According to a classification scheme(6), an estimated BCF of 3.2(SRC), from its log Kow(2) and a regression-derived equation(3), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). p-Anisidine degraded the 82% in river water and 2% in seawater after 3 days during Cultivation Method screening tests(7-8).

ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), p-anisidine, which has a vapor pressure of 3.00X10-2 mm Hg at 20 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase p-anisidine is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 4.1 hours(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 9.4X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) that was derived using a structure estimation method(3). p-Anisidine absorbs light at 300 nm(4) and therefore it may undergo direct photolysis by sunlight(SRC).

The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

oral ingestion, inhalation or skin contact

Cough. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Dizziness. Headache.

MAY BE ABSORBED! Further see Inhalation.

Redness.

Nausea. Further see Inhalation.

headache, dizziness; cyanosis; red blood cell Heinz bodies

The following link will take the user to the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Test Agent Search Results page, which tabulates all of the "Standard Toxicology & Carcinogenesis Studies", "Developmental Studies", and "Genetic Toxicity Studies" performed with this chemical. Clicking on the "Testing Status" link will take the user to the status (i.e., in review, in progress, in preparation, on test, completed, etc.) and results of all the studies that the NTP has done on this chemical. /p-Anisidine hydrochloride/[Available from: http://ntp-apps.niehs.nih.gov/ntp_tox/index.cfm?fuseaction=ntpsearch.searchresults&searchterm=20265-97-8]

Anisidine (isomer not specified) has been identified in the effluent from chemical industries located in Kingsport, TN (Sept 1974), Morristown, TN (Sept 1974) and on the Upper Catawba River, TN (Aug 1974)(1). p-Anisidine has been identified in the effluent from a chemical industry located on the Upper Catawba River, TN (Aug 1973)(1). p-Anisidine has been identified in the effluent from an organics and plastics industry(2) and from oil refineries in the US(3).

The Koc of p-anisidine is estimated as 45(SRC), using a log Kow of 0.95(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that p-anisidine is expected to have very high mobility in soil. The pKa of p-anisidine is 5.36(4), indicating that this compound will partially exist in the cation form in the environment and cations generally adsorb more strongly to soils containing organic carbon and clay than their neutral counterparts(5).

This action promulgates standards of performance for equipment leaks of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (SOCMI). The intended effect of these standards is to require all newly constructed, modified, & reconstructed SOCMI process units to use the best demonstrated system of continuous emission reduction for equipment leaks of VOC, considering costs, non air quality health & environmental impact & energy requirements. Anisidine is produced, as an intermediate or a final product, by process units covered under this subpart. /Anisidine/