2,2`-(Methylimino)bis-ethanol
Diethanolmethylamine
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamine
C5H13O2N / CH3N(C2H4OH)2
Molecular mass: 119.2
ICSC # 1600
CAS # 105-59-9
RTECS # KL7525000
EC # 603-079-00-5
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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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Foam.
Alcohol-resistant foam.
Dry powder.
Water spray.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Nausea.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles
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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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Nausea.
Diarrhoea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
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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Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Separated from
strong acids.
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Xi symbol
R: 36
S: 2-24
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
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The solution in water is a medium strong base.
Reacts
violently with
acids
and
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 ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
and
the skin
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 247°C
Melting point: -21°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.04
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 100
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.03
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.12
Flash point: 136°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 265°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-8.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.08
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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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1600
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N-METHYL 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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