ICSC:NENG1718 International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)

3,6,9-Triazaundecamethylenediamine
1,11-Diamino-3,6,9-triazaundecane
Tetrene
TEPA
C₈H₂₃N₅ / (NH₂CH₂CH₂NHCH₂CH₂)₂NH
Molecular mass: 189.3

ICSC #    1718
CAS #     112-57-2
RTECS # KH8585000
UN #        2320
EC #         612-060-00-0

Types of Hazard/ Exposure	Acute Hazards/ Symptoms	Prevention	First Aid/ Fire Fighting
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Dry powder, carbon dioxide, water in large amounts, foam.
Explosion

Exposure		AVOID ALL CONTACT!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
•Skin	Redness. Pain. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for at least 15 minutes. Put clothes in sealable container (SEE Notes). Refer immediately for medical attention.
•Eyes	Redness. Pain. Burns.	Face shield and eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
•Ingestion	Burns in mouth and throat. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

Spillage Disposal

Storage

Packaging & Labelling

Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong acids, strong oxidants, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and food and feedstuffs . Dry. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
C symbol
N symbol
R: 21/22-34-43-51/53
S: 1/2-26-36/37/39-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: III
Signal: Danger
Corr-Skull-Enviro
May be harmful if swallowed
Toxic in contact with skin
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause allergic skin reaction
Toxic to aquatic life
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Important Data

Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC , VISCOUS LIQUID .

Physical Dangers:

Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including ammonia , nitrogen oxides . The substance is a strong base, it reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Reacts with oxidants and chlorinated hydrocarbons. pH is 11.8

Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of Exposure:
Serious local effects by all routes of exposure.

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; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of mist may cause severe swelling of the throat.

Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

Physical
Properties

Boiling point: 320 - 340°C
Melting point: -46 to -30 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water:
miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.5

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flashpoint: 163°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 321°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.1 - 15
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.16 (calculated)
Viscosity, mm2/s at 20 °C: 96.9

Environmental
Data

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

N O T E S

Do NOT take working clothes home. Isolate contaminated clothing by sealing in a bag or other container.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC7-II+III
NFPA Code: H3; F1; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1718	TETRAETHYLENEPENTAMINE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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.