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Material Safety Data Sheet
Triethanolamine
ACC# 23930
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Triethanolamine
Catalog Numbers: AC139560000, AC139560010, AC139560025, AC139560200, AC139560250, AC421630000,
AC421630010, AC421630025, AC421631000, AC421632500, S80233, NC9114174, NC9260368, NC9271745,
T350-4, T350-500, T407-1, T407-4, T407-500
Synonyms: TEA; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol; 2,2',2''-Trihydroxytriethylamine; Tri(2-hydroxyethyl)amine.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
102-71-6 Triethanolamine >97 203-049-8
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow solid or liquid.
Warning! This material can be a liquid or solid depending on storage and/or shipping conditions. Causes eye
and skin irritation. May cause dermatitis. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Kidneys, liver, eyes, skin, peripheral nervous system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain. May cause transient corneal injury.
Skin: May cause irritation with burning pain, itching and redness. Prolonged skin contact may cause injury
especially if the skin is abraded. Skin contact may cause an allergic skin reaction (sensitization) in a small
proportion of individuals. 100% triethanolamine was required to produce an irritant reaction in nonscarified skin.
The highest non-irritant concentration was reported to be 50% triethanolamine. (ICI Chemicals & Polymers
Limited)
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: Material has a very low vapor pressure and inhalation exposures are not expected unless material is
heated or misted. Inhalation of vapor from heated material or mist may cause irritation of the respiratory tract,
experienced as nasal discomfort and discharge, with chest pain and coughing.
Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin necrosis and/or
ulceration of the skin. Prolonged and/or repeated skin exposure may cause allergic dermatitis. Oral and dermal
aministration of triethanolamine to laboratory animals produced liver, kidney, and nerve damage (scattered
degeneration in the myelin sheath of individual fibers).
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing
and shoes. Get medical aid if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. Solid streams of water
or high volume water jet may spread fire.
Flash Point: 179 deg C ( 354.20 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 315 deg C ( 599.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.3
Upper: 8.5
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
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.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors from heated material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Avoid breathing spray or mist. If material is solid, carefully thaw and mix before sampling or using. Do not add
nitrites or other nitrosating agents. A nitrosamine, which may cause cancer, may be formed.
Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Triethanolamine 5 mg/m3 TWA none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: Triethanolamine: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
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Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator
use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid or liquid
Appearance: viscous - colorless to pale yellow
Odor: ammonia-like - weak odor
pH: 10.5 (15 g/l H2O)
Vapor Pressure: 3.59E-006 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Vapor Density: 5.14 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: 601 cps @ 25 deg C
Boiling Point: 335 deg C (dec)
Freezing/Melting Point:21 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 325 deg C
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.125
Molecular Formula:(HOCH2CH2)3N
Molecular Weight:149.19
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Darkens on exposure to light and air.
Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.
Conditions to Avoid: Light, moisture, exposure to air, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, copper, copper alloys.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 102-71-6: KL9275000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 102-71-6:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 20 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 560 mg/24H Mild;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 5846 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 2200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 4920 uL/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = >16 mL/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 102-71-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found
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Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: 5600 mg/L; 96H; LC50
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US
EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators
must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. Not Regulated
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN2735
Packing Group: III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 102-71-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# 102-71-6: Effective 4/13/89, Sunset 12/19/95
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 102-71-6: immediate.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
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None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 102-71-6 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 102-71-6: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 102-71-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and
the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 102-71-6 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 5/04/1999
Revision #4 Date: 5/24/2005
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable for
any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever
arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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