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| Ethylenediamine | CAS 107-15-3 | ||
| NH2CH2CH2NH2 | RTECS KH8575000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 1,2-Diaminoethane; 1,2-Ethanediamine; Ethylenediamine (anhydrous) |
DOT ID & Guide 1604 132 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 1000 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.46 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless, viscous liquid with an ammonia-like odor. [fungicide] [Note: A solid below 47°F.] |
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MW: 60.1 |
BP: 241°F |
FRZ: 47°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 11 mmHg |
IP: 8.60 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.91 |
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Fl.P: 93°F |
UEL(212°F): 12% |
LEL(212°F): 2.5% |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73�F and below 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong acids & oxidizers, carbon tetrachloride & other chlorinated organic compounds, carbon disulfide [Note: Corrosive to metals.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2540; OSHA 60 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash (>5%), Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 250 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode�/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern� Up to 500 ppm: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and 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 = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern�/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 1000 ppm: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode 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, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation nose, respiratory system; sensitization dermatitis; asthma; liver, kidney damage | |
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Target Organs
Skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |