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TRIETHANOLAMINEICSC: 1034 (June 2003)
2,2',2"-Nitrilotriethanol
Trihydroxytriethylamine
CAS #: 102-71-6
EC Number: 203-049-8

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use water in large amounts, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use local exhaust. Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Then wash away with plenty of water. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from oxidants. Well closed. Dry. 
PACKAGING
 
TRIETHANOLAMINE ICSC: 1034
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID OR CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
The substance is a weak base. Reacts with oxidants. Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides. 

Formula: C6H15NO3 / (CH2OHCH2)3N
Molecular mass: 149.2
Boiling point: 335.4°C
Melting point: 21.6°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 179°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 324°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.6-7.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.3  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 1 mg/m3; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: C 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Triethanolamine  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 77, 2000)