EMS CATALOG NO: 13300
EMS PRODUCT: DMAE
DATE: 03/29/01
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: Dimethylaminoethanol
CAS NUMBER: 108-01-0
SYNONYMS: Dimethylethanolamine, DMAE, DMEA, Epoxy
Curing Agent S-1
CHEMICAL NAME: Ethanol, 2-(Dimethylamino)
MOLECULAR FORMULA: (CH3)2H(CH2CH2OH)
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Alkyl Alkanol Amines
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INGREDIENTS---HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
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COMPONENT: Dimethylaminoethanol %: 99.0
COMMENTS: OSHA: Corrosive
NFPA: 2-2-0
SHIPPING INFORMATION: Corrosive Material, UN 2051
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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BOILING POINT/RANGE: 130-137oC (266-279oF)
MELTING POINT: Not applicable
FREEZING POINT: -59oC (-74oF)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 89.1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 0.88-0.89 at 20oC (68oF)
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): 4 H at 20oC (68oF)
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): 3.1
SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Complete (miscible)
% VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100%
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, colorless liquid with
ammonia-like odor
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: 40oC (104oF) TAG CC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: Not established
UPPER: Not established
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: Not established
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water spray, water stream, CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Do not direct water stream into burning liquid. Water
may be effective for cooling but not for extinguishing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not established
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REACTIVITY
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STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY: Not applicable
INCOMPATIBILITY - AVOID CONTACT WITH: Strong acids
Strong oxidizers
Reaction may generate heat or toxic and irritating fumes.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION THERMAL AND OTHER:
Thermal decomposition products include carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, Flames, Acids, Oxidizers
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TOXICITY
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ROUTE ANIMAL DATA
Oral Rat LD50: 2340 mg/kg
Dermal Rabbit LD50: 1370 mg/kg
Inhalation Rat LC50: (4 hr): 1640 ppm
TOXIC EFFECTS/ROUTES OF ENTRY:
EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive
SKIN EFFECTS: Corrosive
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS: Corrosive to eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
TOXICITY COMMENTS:
Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin. Contact
with eyes may cause blindness. Inhalation causes severe damage to
the upper respiratory tract. This chemical may stimulate the
central nervous system, possibly resulting in restlessness, coord-
ination, tremors and convulsions.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ACGIH 1993 TLV/TWA: Not established
EMERGENCY FIRST AID:
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of
water. Get medical attention.
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DERMAL: Wash with soap and water. Get medical
attention. Contaminated clothing - remove
and launder. Contaminated shoes - destroy.
Begin treatment as quickly as possible.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention. Begin
treatment as quickly as possible.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. Give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: Use with adequate ventilation
EYE: Face shield, goggles
HAND (GLOVE TYPE): Synthetic rubber
RESPIRATOR TYPE: Cartridge
FILTERS: Mist
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Boots, apron
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SPECIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS
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Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing.
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, gas.
Keep container closed.
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
Empty container may contain hazardous residues.
Do not cut, drill, grind, or weld on container.
Store away from acids and oxidizers.
Read label before use.
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SPILL MANAGEMENT
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- - - PREVENT SPREAD OF SPILL - - -
SMALL SPILLS (LESS THAN ONE GALLON): Flush spill area with water.
LARGER AMOUNTS: Absorb with sand or inert material. Place in
container and seal. Flush spill area with water.
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DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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Absorbed and bulk material may be incinerated but toxic
combustion products must be handled appropriately.
Consult federal, state, or local authorities for proper
disposal procedures.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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This chemical is reported on the United States
Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances
Control Act Inventory. As of the date on which this
Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared, this chemical
was not listed under California Proposition 65.
This chemical is not classified as a carcinogen by IARC,
NTP, or OSHA. This chemical is listed as a "Hazardous
Substance": under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act.
The above information is accurate to the best of our
knowledge. However, since data, safety standards, and
government regulations are subject to change and
the conditions of handling and use, or misuse are
beyond our control.
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