4,4-Methylenedianiline
CAS Number
101-77-9Synonym
Curithane; DAPM; DDM; Diaminodiphenylmethane; 4,4-diphenylmethanediamine; Epicure DDM; Methylenebis(aniline); Methylenedianiline; Tonox; MDA; 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane
Occurrence/Use
Chemical intermediate in production of polyurethane foams, epoxy resins and adhesives, high-performance polymers, azo dyes, and elastomeric fibers; corrosion inhibitor, antioxidant
Cancer Potency Information
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 4.6 E-4 |
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.6 E+0 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.6 E+0 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 2009. Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for Cancer Potencies. Appendix B. Chemical-specific summaries of the information used to derive unit risk and cancer potency values. Updated 2011. |
Air
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 20 |
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| Chronic Target Organs: | Eyes, alimentary system (liver) |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2001 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Safe Harbor Levels
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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Documents, Presentations, and Publications
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