ETHANOLAMINE 0152
October 2002
2-Hydroxyethylamine
CAS No: 141-43-5
2-Aminoethanol
RTECS No: KJ5775000
C2H7NO / H2NCH2CH2OH
UN No: 2491
Molecular mass: 61.1
EC No: 603-030-00-8
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. water spray, carbon dioxide.
Above 85/C explosive vapour/air Above 85/C use a closed system,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation.
EXPOSURE STRICT HYGIENE! PREVENT
GENERATION OF MISTS!
Cough. Headache. Shortness of Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
breath. Sore throat. breathing protection. attention.
Redness. Pain. Skin burns. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Severe deep Face shield, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
burns. combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Burning Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Ingestion
sensation. Shock or collapse. work. drink. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. C Symbol Do not transport with food and
Cautiously neutralize spilled liquid. Then wash away R: 20/21/22-34 feedstuffs.
with plenty of water. Personal protection: filter S: (1/2-)26-36/37/39-45
respirator for organic gases and vapours. UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Pack Group: III
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC7-II+III Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids, aluminium, food and
NFPA Code: H3; F2; R0 feedstuffs. Dry. Ventilation along the floor.
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0152 ETHANOLAMINE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS, VISCOUS, HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID, WITH The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, by
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. ingestion and through the skin.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly
producing toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides. on evaporation of this substance at 20/C; on spraying or
The substance is a medium strong base. Reacts with cellulose dispersing, however, much faster.
nitrate causing fire and explosion hazard. Reacts violently with
strong acids and strong oxidants. Attacks copper, aluminium and Effects of short-term exposure
their alloys, and rubber. The substance is corrosive to the respiratory tract, the skin and
the eyes. Corrosive on ingestion. The vapour is irritating to the
Occupational exposure limits eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may
TLV: as TWA 3 ppm; as STEL 6 ppm; (ACGIH 2004). cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could
MAK: 2 ppm, 5.1 mg/m3; Sh; Peak limitation category: I(2); cause lowering of consciousness.
Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 171/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.00
Melting point: 10/C Flash point: 85/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02 Auto-ignition temperature: 410/C
Solubility in water: very good Explosive limits, vol% in air: 5.5-17
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20/C: 53 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.31 (estimated)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.1
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency
Response.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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