DIMETHYLAMINOETHANOL
Material Safety Data Sheet
Arkema Inc.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Thio and Fine Chemicals
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (24hrs) or (703) 527-3887
Arkema Inc.
Medical: Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
2000 Market Street
(866) 767-5089 (24Hrs)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Information Telephone Numbers Phone Number Available Hrs
Customer Service 1-800-628-4453 8:30 to 5:30 EST
Product Name DIMETHYLAMINOETHANOL
Product Synonym(s) DMAE
A list of applicable products can be found on Section 16
Chemical Family Alkyl Alkanolamine
Chemical Formula C4H11NO
Chemical Name Ethanol, 2-(dimethylamino)-
EPA Reg Num
Product Use
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical % OSHA
Dimethylaminoethanol 108-01-0 99.5% Y
The substance(s) marked with a "Y" in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals according to the
criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
This material is classified as hazardous under Federal OSHA regulation.
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Clear, colorless liquid with ammonia-like odor.
DANGER!
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.
CAUSES DIGESTIVE TRACT BURNS.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, HEADACHE OR DIZZINESS.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. Based on
single exposure animal tests, it is considered to be slightly toxic if swallowed or absorbed through skin, practically non-
toxic if inhaled and corrosive to eyes and skin. Vapors may be severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
This material has a strong objectionable odor that may cause nausea, headache, or dizziness. Temporary and
reversible visual disturbances characterized by mildly blurred vision, a blue-gray discolorization of sight (blue haze) or
halo vision (appearance of a halo when looking at light sources) may occur. If swallowed, this material may cause mild
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to severe burns to the mouth, throat and digestive tract. Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this
material include lung disease or limited respiratory capacity.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
IF ON SKIN, immediately flush with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
IF SWALLOWED, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water to drink. Get medical attention immediately. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosive Properties
Auto-Ignition Temperature NE
Flash Point 38.9 C (102 F) Flash Point Method Seta CC
Flammable Limits- Upper NE
NE
Lower
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Fire fighters and others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full fire fighting turn out
gear (full Bunker Gear) and self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure demand NIOSH approved or
equivalent). Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
When burned, the following hazardous products of combustion can occur: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Extinguish or turn off all ignition sources. Ventilate the space involved. Wear appropriate personal protection
equipment as indicated in Section 8 of this MSDS. Contain spill with inert materials. Construct a dike to
prevent spreading. Collect with non-sparking tools to a suitable container. Prevent waterway contamination.
Absorb liquid onto inert absorbent and place in DOT approved drums for disposal. Consult a regulatory
specialist to determine appropriate state or local reporting requirements, for assistance in waste
characterization and/or hazardous waste disposal and other requirements listed in pertinent environmental
permits.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Do not taste or swallow.
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use grounding and bonding connection when transferring material to
prevent static discharges, fire or explosion.
CONTAINER HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY. Emptied container retains vapor and product residue. Follow
labeled warnings even after container is emptied. RESIDUAL VAPORS MAY EXPLODE ON IGNITION. DO
NOT CUT, DRILL GRIND OR WELD ON OR NEAR THIS CONTAINER. Improper disposal or reuse of this
container may be dangerous and/or illegal.
Storage
Store in well ventilated area away from heat and sources of ignition such as flame, sparks and static
electricity. Ensure that all storage and handling equipment is properly rated, grounded and installed to satisfy
electrical classification requirements. Static electricity may accumulate and create a fire hazard. All storage
containers, including containers such as drums, cylinders and IBC鈥檚, must be bonded and grounded during
filling and emptying operations. Store away from oxidizers and reactive materials. Keep container tightly
closed. Observe all federal, state and local regulations and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Codes which pertain to the specific local conditions of storage and use, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106
and NFPA 30, 70, 77, and 497.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures. Provide ventilation if necessary to minimize
exposures. If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as
open process equipment. Consult ACGIH ventilation manual or NFPA Standard 91 for design of exhaust
systems.
Eye / Face Protection
Where there is potential for eye contact, wear a face shield, chemical goggles, and have eye flushing
equipment immediately available.
Skin Protection
Butyl rubber or Nitrile Gloves should be worn when handling this material. Wear chemical goggles, a face
shield, and chemical resistant clothing such as a rubber apron when splashing may occur. Rinse immediately
if skin is contaminated. Remove contaminated clothing promptly and wash before reuse. Clean protective
equipment before reuse. Provide a safety shower at any location where skin contact can occur. Wash skin
thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing vapor or mist. When airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below), use NIOSH
approved respiratory protection equipment appropriate to the material and/or its components. Full facepiece
equipment is recommended and, if used, replaces need for face shield and chemical goggles. Consult
respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. Observe respirator
use limitations specified by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where
exposure limit may be significantly exceeded, use an approved full face positive-pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus or positive-pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory
protection programs must comply with 29 CFR 搂 1910.134.
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Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
The components of this product have no established Airborne Exposure Guidelines
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a "Y" above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate
exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
-ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.
-WEEL-AIHA Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic skin reactions.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear, colorless liquid with ammonia-like odor.
Appearance/Odor
pH NE
Specific Gravity 0.89 @ 22 C
Vapor Pressure 5 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density 3.1
Melting Point NA
Freezing Point -59 C (-74.2 F)
Boiling Point 130-137 C (266-278.6 F)
Solubility In Water Complete
Evaporation Rate NE
Percent Volatile 100
Viscosity 3.6 cP
Molecular Weight 89.14
Other Physical Data Refractive index: 1.43 @ 20 C
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with oxidizers, perchlorates, nitrates and peroxides as violent reaction may occur. All amines,
under certain conditions, may form nitrosamines; avoid mixing with Nitrite.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None known.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate:
Oral - Slightly Toxic to Rats (LD50 1,200-2,340 mg/kg)
Dermal - Slightly Toxic to Rabbits (LD50 1,210-2,140 mg/kg)
Inhalation - Practically Non-toxic to Rats (4-hr LC50 1,641 ppm)
Eye Irritation - Corrosive to Rabbits
Skin Irritation - Corrosive to Rabbits (1-hr & 4-hr exposures; non-corrosive following 3-min exposure)
Some rare cases of asthmatic reactions have been reported in humans. No skin allergy was observed in
guinea pigs following repeated exposure. Following repeated exposure in the feed, increased kidney to body
weight ratios were noted in rats. Signs of respiratory and eye irritation and a decrease in body weight were the
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
primary effects noted in rats following repeated inhalation. No adverse effects and no treatment-related tumors
were observed in mice following lifetime administration in the drinking water. No birth defects were observed in
the offspring of rats after inhalation during pregnancy, even at levels that produced toxic effects in the mothers.
No genetic changes were observed in tests using bacteria.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
No data are available.
Chemical Fate Information
This material is inherently biodegradable (>90% after 13-days) and readily biodegradable (65.5% after 14-
days). It is degraded by OH radicals in air (half-life 2.1-hours) and is not bioaccumulable (log Pow -0.53).
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Incineration is the recommended method for disposal observing all local, state and federal regulations. Note:
Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste management
information incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and local waste disposal
requirements may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Name 2-Dimethylaminoethanol
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class 8(3)
UN Number UN2051
DOT Packing Group PG II
RQ
DOT Special Information Primary Hazard - Corrosive
Subsidiary Harzard - Flammable
"PG based on Corrositex assay"
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health Y Fire Y
Delayed (Chronic) Health N Reactive N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
Ingredient Related Regulatory Information:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
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CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
Dimethylaminoethanol NE NE
Massachusetts Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemicals(s), as indicated below, currently on the Massachusetts Right to Know Substance
List.
Dimethylaminoethanol
New Jersey Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the New Jersey Right-to-Know Substances List.
Dimethylaminoethanol
Pennsylvania Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
Dimethylaminoethanol
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Revision Information
Revision Number 10
30 JAN 2006
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 15-DEC-2005
Revision Summary
Revised section 15 for SARA TPQ
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
Miscellaneous
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statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Arkema Inc., Arkema Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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