ICSC 0618 - DIETHANOLAMINE

DIETHANOLAMINE	ICSC: 0618 (October 2002)
2,2'-Iminodiethanol DEA 2,2'-Dihydroxydiethylamine

CAS #: 111-42-2

EC Number: 203-868-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	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	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and acids. Dry.
PACKAGING

DIETHANOLAMINE

ICSC: 0618

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS OR COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with strong oxidants and strong acids. Attacks copper, zinc, aluminium and their alloys.	Formula: C₄H₁₁NO₂ / (CH₂CH₂OH)₂NH Molecular mass: 105.2 Boiling point: 269°C Melting point: 28°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.09 (liquid) Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.65 Flash point: 134°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 662°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.7-9.8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.43

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS OR COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with strong oxidants and strong acids. Attacks copper, zinc, aluminium and their alloys.

Formula: C₄H₁₁NO₂ / (CH₂CH₂OH)₂NH
Molecular mass: 105.2
Boiling point: 269°C
Melting point: 28°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.09 (liquid)
Solubility in water: very good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.65
Flash point: 134°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 662°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.7-9.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.43

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 mg/m³, as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: (inhalable fraction): 1 mg/m³; peak limitation category: I(1); skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH); carcinogen category: 3; pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22-38-41-48/22; S: (2)-26-36/37/39-46

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Diethanolamine  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 77, 2000)