2-AMINOETHANOL
MSDS Number: M8012 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Monoethanolamine; Ethanolamine;beta-Aminoethanol,
ethylolamine,glycinol
CAS No.: 141-43-5
Molecular Weight: 61.08
Chemical Formula: NH2CH2CH2OH
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
9314
Mallinckrodt:
6339
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ethanolamine 141-43-5 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! COMBUSTIBLE. CAUSES BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER
GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Vapor may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include
sore throat, coughing, respiratory distress, headache, lethargy, and
narcosis. Exposure to higher concentrations may cause pulmonary irritation,
and kidney and liver damage.
Ingestion:
May cause mucosal burns of the mouth and esophagus, abdominal pain, nausea,
and vomiting. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling
inhalation.
Skin Contact:
May cause irritation, redness, burns, and pain. May be absorbed through the
skin; symptoms may parallel inhalation.
Eye Contact:
Vapors and contact may cause severe irritation, burns, redness, pain, and
blurred vision.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause severe irritation or
dermatitis.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired liver, kidney, and
pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this material.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Call a physician.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 85C (185F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 780C (1436F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 5.5; uel: 17
Combustible.
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits
noted above.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Water spray may
be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. Water may be used to flush
spills away from exposures and to dilute spills to non-flammable mixtures.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools
and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer!
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or
ignition. Isolate from oxidizing materials. Avoid contact with copper and
copper alloys. TEA is suitably handled in stainless steel equipment. Do not
use aluminum for storage of aqueous solutions. Outside or detached storage
is preferred. Isolate from acidic materials. Monoethanolamine is generally
stored in plain steel equipment. Product may solidify at room temperature.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain
product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions
listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
2-Aminoethanol:
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
3 ppm (TWA) 6 ppm (STEL)
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece respirator with organic
vapor cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit or the
maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or
respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances
where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying
respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Ammonia odor.
Solubility:
Miscible in water.
Density:
1.02
pH:
12.1 (25% solution)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
170C (338F)
Melting Point:
10C (50F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
2.10
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
0.4 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
< 1
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Hygroscopic. Absorbs
carbon dioxide. A strong base.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, carbon dioxide in the air,
copper, copper alloys, galvanized iron, aluminum, acetic anhydride,
acrolein, acrylic acid, acrylonitrile, chlorosulfonic acid,
epichlorohydrin, hydrofluoric acid, mesityl oxide, nitric acid, oleum,
beta-propiolactone, and vinyl acetate.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flame, other sources of ignition.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 1720 mg/kg; Inhalation mouse LC50: 2420 mg/m3/2hr; Skin
rabbit LD50: 1000 mg/kg Irritation data: Skin rabbit - 505 mg moderate; Eye
rabbit - 0.250 mg severe. Investigated as a mutagen and reproductive
effector.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ethanolamine (141-43-5) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate
extent. When released into the soil, this material may leach into
groundwater. When released into water, this material may biodegrade to a
moderate extent. This material has an estimated bioconcentration factor
(BCF) of less than 100. This material is not expected to significantly
bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material is expected to be
readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl
radicals. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a
half-life of less than 1 day. When released into the air, this material may
be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet deposition.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA
hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a
hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific
disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may
change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations
may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOLAMINE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2491
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 20L
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ETHANOLAMINE
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN2491
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 20L
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Ethanolamine (141-43-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Ethanolamine (141-43-5) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Ethanolamine (141-43-5) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Ethanolamine (141-43-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2R
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! COMBUSTIBLE. CAUSES BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Label Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat and flame.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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