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| Ethanolamine | CAS 141-43-5 | ||
| NH2CH2CH2OH | RTECS KJ5775000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 2-Aminoethanol, beta-Aminoethyl alcohol, Ethylolamine, 2-Hydroxyethylamine, Monoethanolamine |
DOT ID & Guide 2491 153 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 3 ppm (8 mg/m3) ST 6 ppm (15 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL�: TWA 3 ppm (6 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 30 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.50 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless, viscous liquid or solid (below 51°F) with an unpleasant, ammonia-like odor. |
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MW: 61.1 |
BP: 339°F |
FRZ: 51°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 0.4 mmHg |
IP: 8.96 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.02 |
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Fl.P: 186°F |
UEL: 23.5% |
LEL(284°F): 3.0% |
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| Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140�F and below 200�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, strong acids, iron [Note: May attack copper, brass, and rubber.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2007 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 30 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; drowsiness | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |