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Safe Handling of Ethyleneamines
Safe Handling of Ethyleneamines
Ethyleneamines are a diverse group of These five principles discussed in detail in the
chemicals used to produce a wide array of Huntsman Ethyleneamines Safe Handling
products that we use every day. Presentation add up to the most important point
of all ... that's when you are aware of the
T h e i r re a c t i v e p ro p e r t i e s c a n m a ke proper ties and potential hazards of
ethyleneamines potentially hazardous if they ethyleneamines, you can reduce the potential
are not handled properly. for an accident.
While levels of corrosivity can vary considerably Please review each principle in more detail to
from one ethyleneamine to another, there are minimize the hazards of working with
five general principles to follow that apply to all ethyleneamines and maximize the safety habits
the ethyleneamines: in your workplace.
This brochure is not intended to cover all aspects
A Avoid all exposures.
of safe handling recommendations for
This includes skin, eye, vapor and
ingestion exposures. ethyleneamines.
W Wear appropriate protective
Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets and
equipment.
additional Product Stewardship literature for
more information.
A Acceptable storage and transfer
conditions should be used.
For additional information, contact your local
Huntsman sales or technical ser vice
R Remember the chemical reactivity
representative. Contact information is given on
of ethyleneamines.
the back page of this brochure.
E Emergencies require quick,
appropriate action.
The Huntsman Family of Ethyleneamines Products
Ethylenediamines (EDA)
Diethylenetriamine (DETA)
Triethylenetetramine (TETA)
Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA)
Ethyleneamine E-100 (E-100)
Aminoethylpiperazine (AEP)
Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA)
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Principle 1: Principle 4:
Avoid All Exposures Remember The Chemical
Reactivity of Ethyleneamines
You must avoid exposure to any ethyleneamine,
including skin and eye contact, vapor exposure and Ethyleneamines can react violently with a wide variety
ingestion. Ethyleneamines may cause respiratory of chemicals, such as:
sensitization in susceptible individuals. The following
Organic and inorganic acids
outlines the steps to take if you are accidentally l
exposed to an ethyleneamine: Aldehydes and ketones
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Skin Contact: Immediately wash the contact area for Acrylates
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at least fifteen minutes. Remove all contaminated Organic peroxides
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clothing and equipment, discard all contaminated
Halogenated organic compounds such as
leather items such as shoes, belts and watchbands and l
carbon tetrachloride, methylene chloride
get medical attention promptly.
and chloroform
Eye Contact: Immediately irrigate the eye in an eye
Alkylene oxides such as propylene oxide or
bath for at least thirty minutes. The eye must be held l
ethylene oxide
open to ensure proper irrigation. Remove contact
lenses if worn. Immediately following this, get medical Strong oxidants, such as nitrates and
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attention. chlorates
Vapor Exposure: If overexposure to the Acrylonitrile
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ethyleneamine vapors occurs, quickly get into fresh air
While reactions may be slow initially, external heating
and contact a physician.
or self-heating will likely cause a serious hazard.
Ingestion: If you inadvertently swallow any quantity
Therefore, all of the ethyleneamines must be handled
of any ethyleneamine, don't induce vomiting. Instead,
with strict care and caution to see that they are not
drink plenty of milk or water and get medical attention
accidentally mixed with other chemicals.
at once.
Principle 2: Wear Appropriate
Principle 5: Emergencies Require Quick,
Protective Equipment
Appropriate Action
The minimum protection is clean, full body covering
Whenever you are faced with an ethyleneamine
clothing, a hard hat and a pair of properly fitted
emergency, you must respond immediately, following
chemical goggles. If there is a potential for greater
the correct emergency procedures.
exposure, you should wear a full-face shield, a
If there is an ethyleneamine spill, use quick action to
chemical-resistant coat, chemical-resistant pants,
contain the spill and stop it from spreading. Dilute the
rubber gloves and boots. In addition, always wear your
spill with water and cover it with an absorbent, non-
equipment properly. For example, pant legs and coat
combustable material like sand.
sleeves should never be rolled up or tucked into boots.
If overexposure to ethyleneamine vapors is possible, DO NOT USE A CELLULOSIC ABSORBENT LIKE SAWDUST
wear appropriate respiratory devices. ON AN ETHYLENEAMINE SPILL.
This combination can cause a heat-generating reaction
which could start a fire.
Principle 3: Acceptable Storage & Transfer REFER TO MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR
Conditions Should Be Used INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL.
In case of skin or eye contact, ingestion or excessive
EDA, DETA, TETA, AEEA, and AEP should be stored in
vapor exposure, there is no substitute for quick and
stainless steel tanks. TEPA and E-100 should be stored
appropriate action. The key is preventative measures.
in stainless steel or carbon steel tanks.
This is the most important safeguard against
Any ethyleneamine should never come in contact with
dangerous situations.
copper or copper alloys, such as brass or Monel芒 alloy,
since amines are highly corrosive to these metals.
Also, all transfer equipment should be grounded to
prevent static discharge that can spark a fire. For rapid
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transfer and ease of handling, the recommended
pumping temperature range is 12掳C to 32掳C (50掳F to
90掳F).
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