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| Triethylamine | CAS 121-44-8 | ||
| (C2H5)3N | RTECS YEO175000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names TEA |
DOT ID & Guide 1296 132 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: See Appendix D | ||
| OSHA PEL�: TWA 25 ppm (100 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 200 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 4.14 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a strong, ammonia-like odor. |
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MW: 101.2 |
BP: 193°F |
FRZ: -175°F |
Sol: 2% |
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VP: 54 mmHg |
IP: 7.50 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.73 |
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Fl.P: 20°F |
UEL: 8.0% |
LEL: 1.2% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73�F and BP at or above 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, strong acids, chlorine, hypochlorite, halogenated compounds |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH S152 (II-3); OSHA PV2060 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash (>1%), Quick drench (>1%) |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
OSHA Up to 200 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode�/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator 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, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; in animals: myocardial, kidney, liver damage | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |