2,2'-Iminodiethanol
DEA
2,2'-Dihydroxydiethylamine
C4H11NO2 / (CH2CH2OH)2NH
Molecular mass: 105.2
ICSC # 0618
CAS # 111-42-2
RTECS # KL2975000
EC # 603-071-00-1
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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.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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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.
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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.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
Rest.
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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 sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
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,
and
acids.
Dry.
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Xn symbol
R: 22-38-41-48/22
S: 2-26-36/37/39-46
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
CRYSTALS
OR
COLOURLESS
VISCOUS
HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic fumes
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The solution in water is a medium strong base.
Reacts
violently with
strong oxidants
,
strong acids
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Attacks copper, zinc, aluminium, and their alloys.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 2 mg/m3 (skin); (ACGIH 2002).
MAK: 1 mg/m3 (Inhalable fraction)
Peak limitation category: I(1)
skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (Sh);
Carcinogen category: 3B Pregnancy risk group: C
(DFG 2006).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: TWA 3 ppm (15 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour
and
by ingestion.
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 Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is corrosive to
the eyes.
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
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Physical
Properties
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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
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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
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Do NOT take working clothes home.
Card has been partly updated in October 2006. See sections: Occupational Exposure Limits, Ingestion First Aid.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0618
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DIETHANOLAMINE
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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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