GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
2777
1,1,1-TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)ETHANE
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
1,1,1-Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane; NR No
TME; 1,1,1-Trimethanolamine; TSCA listed - Yes
1,1,1-Trimethylolethane
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
(CH 2OH) 3CCH 3 N/A 120.15 77-85-0
PHYSICAL DATA
Melting point 200-203掳C. Soluble in water.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White granules. Odorless.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No hazardous self-reactivity. Incompatible with oxidizers, acids.
FIRE HAZARDS
Will be consumed in general fire. Firefighters wear SCBA. NFPA # 1-0-0.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Fight surrounding fire N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. The chemical, physical and toxicological
properties have not been fully investigated. LD/TD no data found. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not
OSHA PEL 15 mg/m 3 (total dust); 5
established for this compound, consider a nuisance dust:
mg/m 3 (respirable fraction). No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles while handling. Use good laboratory practices. Use good ventilation or suitable
respirator if dust is raised.
FIRST AID
Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention.
If swallowed, give water and induce vomiting. Call physician.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Wash up spill with water. Disposal to incinerator or to sanitary drain.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
2777 MDM March 22, 2002
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