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
TRIETHANOLAMINE-85%
CHEMICAL TRADE NAME
Not applicable.
NAME
Blend TEA85
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) Triethanolamine 60 - 100 102-71-6 Oral-rat LD50 : 8000 mg/kg
2) Diethanolamine 10 - 30 111-42-2 Oral-rat LD50 : 1410 mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
pH IN WATER ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm) SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Ammoniacal. (Slight.) Colorless to light yellow.
11 [Basic.] Not available. 1.126 (Water = 1)
(Light.)
VAPOUR PRESSURE BOILING POINT (C)
VAPOUR DENSITY PHYSICAL STATE FREEZING POINT (C)
0.01 mm of Hg (@ Liquid. (Clear sparkling
5.3 (Air = 1) Decomposes. 18掳C (64.4掳F)
20掳C) liquid.)
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME WATER/OIL DIST. COEFF.
EVAPORATION RATE WATER SOLUBILITY (20 C)
0% (v/v). Not available. Not available. Easily soluble in cold water, hot water, methanol.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
CLOSED CUP: Higher than
Non-flammable.
FLAMMABILITY - FLASH POINT
93.3掳C (200掳F). (Pensky-Martens.)
IF YES UNDER WHAT
Not applicable
CONDITIONS
LOWER: 1% ( Triethanolamine)
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS
UPPER: 10% ( Triethanolamine)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam.
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 Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
TO IMPACT DATA
HAZARDOUS These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 5 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic Not controlled under TDG (Canada).
TDG
WHMIS
effects .
CLASSIFICATION
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SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY The product is stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Contact with acids
Highly reactive with acids. Keep away from nitrites.
INCOMPATIBILITY
(MATERIALS TO AVOID)
HAZARDOUS Not available.
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS
SECTION 7 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, . Slightly hazardous in
EFFECTS OF
case of skin contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung sensitizer).
ACUTE
EXPOSURE
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive), of ingestion, of inhalation.
EFFECTS OF
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified (Possible for animal) by NTP.MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not
CHRONIC
available.DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to blood, kidneys, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the
EXPOSURE
substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of vapors may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive), of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive). Hazardous in
SENSITIZATION
case of ingestion, .
IRRITANCY
Triethanolamine
EXPOSURE
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Not available.
ROUTES SYNERGISTIC
TWA: 5 (mg/m3)
Diethanolamine
LIMIT (TLV)
OF ENTRY MATERIALS
TWA: 3 (ppm) from OSHA/NIOSH
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
Gloves (impervious).
CLOTHING (ventilation etc.)
control airborne levels.
Boots.
Recycle, if possible. Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an
LEAK OR SPILL
Eye bath and safety shower.
inert DRY material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
PROCEDURE
If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic
acid. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface
and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
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 Do not freeze.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Do not freeze
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. If large
INGESTION
quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
SKIN After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
INHALATION
EYES IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention.
SECTION 10 - PREPARATION DATA
4 September 14, 2005
REVISION
Health and Safety Department.
PREPARED BY DATE
PHILLIP VALKOVICH (281) 719-4825
CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE
TEA85
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