ICSC 0203 - TRIETHYLAMINE

TRIETHYLAMINE	ICSC: 0203 (October 2002)
N,N-Diethylethanamine

CAS #: 121-44-8

UN #: 1296

EC Number: 204-469-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Headache. Dizziness. Weakness. Nausea. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Skin burns. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Blurred vision. Blue haze and halo. Loss of vision. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

TRIETHYLAMINE

ICSC: 0203

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating and toxic gases including nitrogen oxides. The substance is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive to aluminium, zinc, copper and their alloys in the presence of moisture. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.	Formula: C₆H₁₅N / (C₂H₅)₃N Molecular mass: 101.2 Boiling point: 89°C Melting point: -115°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.7 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 17 (good) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 7.2 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.2 Flash point: -17°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 230°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.45

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating and toxic gases including nitrogen oxides. The substance is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive to aluminium, zinc, copper and their alloys in the presence of moisture. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.

Formula: C₆H₁₅N / (C₂H₅)₃N
Molecular mass: 101.2
Boiling point: 89°C
Melting point: -115°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 17 (good)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 7.2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.2
Flash point: -17°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 230°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.45

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 ppm as TWA; 1 ppm as STEL; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: 4.2 mg/m³, 1 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: 8.4 mg/m³, 2 ppm as TWA; 12.6 mg/m³, 3 ppm as STEL; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, C; R: 11-20/21/22-35; S: (1/2)-3-16-26-29-36/37/39-45

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       TRIETHYLAMINE (JECFA Evaluation)