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acetanilide
C₈H₉NO    fw=135.17

Hazards

Warning! Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause cyanosis.

Inhalation of dust or vapors may cause irritation to the respiratory tract and muscus membranes. May cause skin eruptions, redness, itching and pain. Eye contact causes irritation, redness and pain. High toxicity in humans. Several grams may cause poisoning with circulatory collapse, cold extremities, paleness and feeble rapid pulse. Cyanosis is the promanant effect.

Chronic exposure may affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen (methemoglobinemia), resulting in a bluish discoloration of the lips and toungue (cyanosis). May also result in damage to the blood forming organs, with anemia. (22)

Emergency Procedures

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Administer amyl nitrate and oxygen if symptoms occur. Keep patient warm and at rest. DONOT GIVE MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION. Get medical attention.

If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconcious person. Get medical attention.

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse, thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. (22)

Toxicity

Exposure limits, acute, cancer and reproductive effects:
Investigated as a mutagen. (22)

Contact ()
Inhalation ()
Ingestion LD50 (rat) 800 mg/kg (22)

Flammability and Explosion Hazard

Combustible solid. Moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. (22)
Above the flashpoint, explosive air-vapor mixtures may be formed. (22)

Flashpoint closed-cup 174°C (22)
Autoignition Temperature 530°C (22)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) (-)
Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) (-)
Vapor Density 4.65 (22)

Decomposition

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Decomposition Temperature: >304°C (22)
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. (22)

Chemical Incompatibility

Strong bases and strong oxidizers (22)

Other Properties

Melting Point	113-115°C (22)
Boiling Point	304°C (22)
Solubility in Water	1 g/185mL (22)
Density	1.219 g/cm3 @ 15 °C (22)
Other Chemical and Physical Properties: (22)
White shining crystalline leaflets or white crystalline powder, or grey granules. Odorless.

Spill Procedure

Remove sources of ignition. Ventillate area of spill. Clean up spill in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Moisten with water and pick up spill for disposal into a closed acetanilide container. (22,4)

Waste Disposal

Dispose with other solid, toxic organic chemicals. (4)

Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container, store in a cool, dry, ventillated area. Protect against physical damage and isolate from incompatable substances. Containers are hazardous as they retain residue. (22)