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N-ETHYLMORPHOLINEICSC: 0480 (October 2002)
4-Ethylmorpholine
CAS #: 100-74-3
UN #: 1993
EC Number: 202-885-0

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Above 32°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with hot surfaces.  Above 32°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.  Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. 
PACKAGING
 
N-ETHYLMORPHOLINE ICSC: 0480
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases and vapours (ammonia, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide). Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks plastics, rubber and coatings. 

Formula: C6H13NO
Molecular mass: 115.2
Boiling point: 138°C
Melting point: -63°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.80
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.0
Flash point: 32°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 185°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-9.8 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the eyes. This may result in distortion of vision. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 ppm as TWA; (skin) 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
MAK value not established but full documentation is available (MAK IIb). 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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