2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
2-Aminoisobutanol
2-Aminodimethylethanol
C4H11NO / (CH3)2C(NH2)CH2OH
Molecular mass: 89.1
ICSC # 0285
CAS # 124-68-5
RTECS # UA5950000
EC # 603-070-00-6
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 67°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 67°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Severe deep burns.
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Burning sensation.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust.)
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong acids.
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Xi symbol
R: 36/38-52/53
S: 2-61
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
CRYSTALS
OR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic fumes
including
nitrogen oxides
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The solution in water is a medium strong base.
Reacts
with
strong acids
,
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2005).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is corrosive to
the eyes.
The substance
is severely irritating to
the skin
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The aerosol
is irritating to
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the
liver
when ingested.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 165°C
Melting point: 31°C
Density: 0.93
g/cm3
Solubility in water:
miscible
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
Flash point:
67°C c.c.
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Ingestion First Aid.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0285
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ISOBUTANOLAMINE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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