METHYLDIETHANOLAMINE
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 METHYLDIETHANOLAMINE
Product Synonym(s) MDEA
Chemical Family Alkyl Alkanolamine
Chemical Formula CH3N(C2H4OH)2
Chemical Name Ethanol, 2,2鈥?-(Methylimino) bis-
EPA Reg Num
Product Use
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical Wt. % OSHA
Methyldiethanolamine 105-59-9 99% Y
Water 7732-18-5 0.3% N
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
Pale straw liquid with amine odor
WARNING!
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
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, practically non-toxic if absorbed through
skin, severely irritating to eyes and practically non-irritating to skin.
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
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 770 F (410 C)
Flash Point 240 F Flash Point Method PMCC
Flammable Limits- Upper 8.8
1.4
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
Small spills may be flushed away with large volume of water. 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
Avoid contact with eyes.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Emptied container retains vapor and product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is
cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed.
Storage
This material is not hazardous under normal storage conditions; however, material should be stored in
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closed containers, in a secure area to prevent container damage and subsequent spillage.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures. Provide ventilation if necessary to minimize
exposure. Dilution ventilation is acceptable, but local mechanical exhaust ventilation preferred, if practical, at
sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Eye / Face Protection
Where there is potential for eye contact, wear chemical goggles and have eye flushing equipment
immediately available.
Skin Protection
Minimize skin contamination by following good industrial hygiene practice. Wearing rubber gloves is
recommended. Wash hands and contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Where airborne exposure is likely, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection equipment appropriate to the
material and/or its components. If exposures cannot be kept at a minimum with engineering controls, consult
respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for a given application. Observe respirator
use limitations specified by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where there
may be a potential for significant exposure, 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.
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.
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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Pale straw liquid with amine odor
Appearance/Odor
pH NE
Specific Gravity 1.05 @ 20 C
Vapor Pressure <0.01 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density 4
Melting Point NA
Freezing Point -21 C (-5.8 F)
Boiling Point 240-255 C (464-491 F )
Solubility In Water Complete
Evaporation Rate NE
Percent Volatile 100
Molecular Weight 119.2
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with strong acids, strong alkalis, and strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal decomposition giving off toxic and corrosive products: ammonia, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxides.
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 4,780 mg/kg)
Dermal - Practically Non-toxic to Rabbits (LD50 6,300 mg/kg)
Inhalation - No deaths in rats following exposure to saturated vapor for 8-hours
Eye Irritation - Severely Irritating to Rabbits (59/110)
Skin Irritation - Practically Non-irritating to Rabbits (4-hr exposure, 0.2/8.0)
No skin allergy was observed in guinea pigs following repeated exposure. Severe irritation, but no systemic
effects, were observed following repeated application to the skin of rats. No birth defects were observed in the
offspring of rats following application to the skin during pregnancy, even a doses which produced adverse
effects on the mothers. No genetic changes were observed in tests using bacteria or animals.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
No data are available.
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Chemical Fate Information
No data are available.
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 Not Regulated by DOT
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class
UN Number
DOT Packing Group PG
RQ
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health Y Fire N
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
Water NE
Methyldiethanolamine NE
Chemical Weapons Convention
Methyldiethanolamine
16 OTHER INFORMATION
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Revision Information
Revision Number 7
11 OCT 2004
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 08-APR-2003
Revision Summary
ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. has changed its name to Arkema Inc.
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
Arkema Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and
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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