Material Safety Data Sheet
N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine
Catalog Numbers: 13845-0000, 13845-0500, 13845-5000, 42058-0000, 42058-0050, 42058-0500, 42058-1000, 42058-5000
Synonyms: TMEDA; TEMED; 1,2-Di(dimethylamino)ethane
Acros Organics BVBA
Company Identification: Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Acros Organics
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name: % EINECS#
110-18-9 N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine 99% 203-744-6
Hazard Symbols: FC
Risk Phrases: 11 20/22 34
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Causes burns.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye burns.
Skin: Causes skin burns.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.
Chronic:
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, giv
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if
Information: a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing
Use water spray, dry chemical, or foam. Do NOT use carbon dioxide.
Media:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to
airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 110-18-9:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 appro
Respirators:
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: amine-like
pH: 8.0-8.5 (0.1 g/L (20掳C))
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: 120 - 122 deg C @760mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: -55 deg C ( -67.00掳F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: 21 deg C ( 69.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits: Lower: 1 Vol %
Explosion Limits: Upper: 9 Vol %
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: Miscible
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.770
Molecular Formula: C6H16N2
Molecular Weight: 116.21
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: May discolor on exposure to air and moisture.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, carbon dioxide, copper, copper alloys, acid anhydrides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 110-18-9: KV7175000
RTECS:
CAS# 110-18-9: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1318 ppm/4H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 630 mg/kg;
LD50/LC50:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 268 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 5390 mg/kg;
.
Other: Not mutagenic in acute test Bacterial mutagenicity: Salmonella typhimurium: negative
Carcinogenicity: N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
IATA IMO RID/ADR
Shipping FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROS
Name: N.O.S.* N.O.S. N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3 (6.1) 3 (6.1) 3 (6.1)
UN Number: 3286 3286 3286
Packing
II II II
Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 110-18-9: 1
Canada
CAS# 110-18-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 110-18-9 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/16/1996
Revision #2 Date 4/11/2005
Revisions were made in Sections: General revision.
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