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-99% NF
CHEMICAL TRADE NAME
Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-
NAME
Triethanolamine TEA99NF
CODE
SYNONYM
Manufacture of chemicals.
USE
Alkanolamine. (Alkali.)
CHEMICAL
FAMILY
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CAS
% (W)
CHEMICAL NAME LC50/LD50 OF MATERIAL SPECIES AND ROUTE
NUMBER
1) Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris- 99.00-99.90 102-71-6 Oral-rat LD50 : >2000 mg/kg
2) Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis- 0.10-1.00 111-42-2 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. 1.12 (Water = 1)
(Light.)
VAPOUR PRESSURE BOILING POINT (C)
VAPOUR DENSITY PHYSICAL STATE FREEZING POINT (C)
<0.01 mm of Hg (@ Liquid. (Clear viscous liquid.)
5.3 (Air = 1) 360掳C (680掳F) 21掳C (69.8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, methanol.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
CLOSED CUP: 202掳C (395.6掳F).
Non-flammable.
FLAMMABILITY - FLASH POINT
OPEN CUP: 177掳C (350.6掳F).
IF YES UNDER WHAT
Not applicable.
CONDITIONS
LOWER: 1.3% UPPER: 8.5%
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS
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 applicable.
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 Not available.
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 Keep away from acids.
Slightly reactive to reactive with acids.
INCOMPATIBILITY
(MATERIALS TO AVOID)
HAZARDOUS Not available.
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS
SECTION 7 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
EFFECTS OF
ACUTE
EXPOSURE
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:
EFFECTS OF
Not available.MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not
CHRONIC
available. The substance is toxic to kidneys. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs
EXPOSURE
damage.
Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
SENSITIZATION
IRRITANCY
TWA: 5 (mg/m3)
EXPOSURE
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Not available.
ROUTES SYNERGISTIC
LIMIT (TLV)
OF ENTRY MATERIALS
SECTION 8 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower are near the work-station
Splash goggles.
PROTECTIVE ENGINEERING CONTROLS
location. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
Boots.
CLOTHING (ventilation etc.)
levels.
Gloves (impervious).
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. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. After handling, always wash hands
HANDLING PROCEDURES
thoroughly with soap and water. Do not ingest. May react or be incompatible with acids.
AND EQUIPMENT
Do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from incompatibles as
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
acids.
Do not freeze.
SPECIAL SHIPPING
INFORMATION
SECTION 9 - FIRST AID MEASURES
INGESTION Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
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 if symptoms appear.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold
EYES
water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Finish by rinsing thoroughly with running water to avoid a possible infection.
SECTION 10 - PREPARATION DATA
1 February 08, 2005
REVISION
Health and Safety Department.
PREPARED BY DATE
PHILLIP VALKOVICH (281) 719-4825
CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE
TEA99NF
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