Emergency Telephone: HUNTSMAN CORPORATION CANADA INC.
1-409 727-0831 or 1-800 328-8501 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET The Woodlands, Texas 77380 USA
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
MONOETHANOLAMINE
CHEMICAL TRADE NAME
Ethanol, 2-amino-
NAME
Monoethanolamine MEA
CODE
SYNONYM
Chemical synthesis.
USE
Alkanolamine. (Alkali.)
CHEMICAL
FAMILY
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CAS
% (W)
CHEMICAL NAME LC50/LD50 OF MATERIAL SPECIES AND ROUTE
NUMBER
1) Ethanol, 2-amino- 100 141-43-5 Oral-rat LD50 : >1000 - 2000 mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
pH IN WATER ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Ammoniacal. (Slight.) Colorless. (Light.)
11.8 [Basic.] 2.6 ppm 1.02 (Water = 1)
VAPOUR PRESSURE BOILING POINT (C)
VAPOUR DENSITY PHYSICAL STATE FREEZING POINT (C)
2.1 mm of Hg (@ Greater than air. Liquid. 171掳C (339.8掳F) 10掳C (50掳F)
20掳C)
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME WATER/OIL DIST. COEFF.
EVAPORATION RATE WATER SOLUBILITY (20 C)
Not available. Not available. Not available. Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
CLOSED CUP: 96掳C (204.8掳F)
Non-flammable.
FLAMMABILITY - FLASH POINT
(Pensky-Martens.)
IF YES UNDER WHAT
Not applicable
CONDITIONS
LOWER: 5%
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS
UPPER: 17%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Not available.
PROCEDURES
AUTOIGNITION Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
EXPLOSION
Not available.
TEMPERATURE (C) SENSITIVITY Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
TO IMPACT DATA
HAZARDOUS Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2 ...).
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 5 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
CLASS E: Corrosive liquid. WHMIS CLASS D-2: Ethanolamine Class 8 UN 2491 Packing Group III
TDG
WHMIS
Material causing other toxic effects.
CLASSIFICATION
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SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY The product is stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid contact with acids.
Extremely reactive or incompatible with acids.
INCOMPATIBILITY
(MATERIALS TO AVOID)
HAZARDOUS Not available.
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS
SECTION 7 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Extremely hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive). Hazardous in case of
EFFECTS OF
ingestion, of inhalation. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and
ACUTE
respiratory tract.
EXPOSURE
Extremely hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive). Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS OF
EFFECTS: Not available.MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is
CHRONIC toxic to kidneys, liver.
EXPOSURE Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation
and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection.
Extremely hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive). Very hazardous in case of skin contact
SENSITIZATION
(corrosive). Hazardous in case of ingestion, .
IRRITANCY
EXPOSURE TWA: 3 STEL: 6 (ppm) SYNERGISTIC
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Not available.
ROUTES
from OSHA/NIOSH
LIMIT (TLV)
OF ENTRY MATERIALS
SECTION 8 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are near the
Splash goggles.
PROTECTIVE ENGINEERING CONTROLS
work-station location. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
Boots.
CLOTHING (ventilation etc.)
control airborne levels.
Gloves.
Recycle to process, if possible. Dilute with water and mop
LEAK OR SPILL
Impervious clothing.
up, or absorb with an inert DRY material and place in an
PROCEDURE
Eye bath and safety shower.
appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary:
Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor or spray. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. After handling,
HANDLING PROCEDURES
always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
AND EQUIPMENT
Do not store near strong acids Store in a dry and well ventilated area.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Not available.
SPECIAL SHIPPING
INFORMATION
SECTION 9 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Have
INGESTION
conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
SKIN After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
INHALATION
attention immediately.
EYES Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids
open. Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 10 - PREPARATION DATA
5 March 30, 2005
REVISION
Health and Safety Department.
PREPARED BY DATE
PHILLIP VALKOVICH (281) 719-4825
CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE
MEA
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