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ETHANOLAMINE
FIRE
REACTIVE
OTHER
DEGREE OF HAZARD
0 = Minimum Hazard
1 = Slight Hazard
2 = Moderate Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard
4 = Severe Hazard
COLOR CODING
OTHER CODES
HEALTH = BLUE
FIRE = RED
REACTIVITY = YELLOW
OTHER = WHITE
OX = Oxidizer
ACID = Acid
ALK = Alkali
COR = Corrosive
W = Use No Water
RCRA Number
Aliphatic Amine
EPA Class
None
Not Applicable
Ethanolamine (solution)
141-43-5
Corrosive Material
60
Chemical Formula
UN 2491
NH2CH2CH2OH
Synonyms
PEL (8-hour):
3 ppm
3
8 mg/m
REL (10-hour):
3 ppm
3
8 mg/m
STEL:
6 ppm
3
15 mg/m
STEL:
6 ppm
3
15 mg/m
Immediately Dangerous to
Life and Health (IDLH)
TLV:
3 ppm
3
8 mg/m
30 ppm
STEL:
6 ppm
3
15 mg/m
339F (170C)
1.02
Molecular Weight
61.1
Melting Point
51F (10C)
2.1
Solubility
Colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid or solid (below 51F) with an unpleasant, ammonia-like odor.
NFPA Classification
LEL: 3.0%
UEL: 23.5%
Autoignition Temperature
1436F (780C)
Extinguishing Media
Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol foam. Do NOT use direct stream of water (may scatter or
spread the fire).
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Poisonous gases are produced in fire, wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Move containers from fire area if it can be done safely. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed
containers. Do not allow run-off from fire control methods to reach sewers or waterways.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Moderate fire and explosion hazard. Vapors form explosive mixtures in air. Vapors are slightly heavier
than air and can travel for great distances to an ignition source to flashback causing fire or explosion.
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Conditions to Avoid
Ethanolamine is normally stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal conditions of
storage and handling. Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Keep dry and away from heat and
flame.
Stability
Stable
Unstable
Strong oxidizers (chlorine, bromine, fluorine), strong acids (sulfuric, nitric). It will dissolve and strip
some paints and varnishes. It will attack some forms of plastics, rubber, coatings, copper, and brass.
X
Hazardous
Polymerization
May Occur
Conditions to Avoid
Under normal conditions of temperature and pressure, hazardous polymerization of ethanolamine is not
expected to occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products
Toxic and irritating fumes and vapors are produced when ethanolamine is heated to decomposition.
These include toxic oxides of nitrogen and carbon.
Absorption (skin)?
Ingestion?
Health Hazards
INHALATION: Vapors are irritating to the eyes, nose, and upper respiratory tract. It can also cause depression of the central nervous system (CNS) with symptoms of lethargy (drowsiness or
indifference. The extremely unpleasant odor makes this an unlikely exposure route.
SKIN & EYES: Moderately irritating to the skin causing redness and swelling. Severely irritating to the
eyes causing redness and possible burns.
INGESTION:
Carcinogenicity
Unknown Human
Unknown Animal
NTP Listed?
OSHA Regulated?
Target Organs?
No
No
29 CFR 1910.1000
Table Z-1
None Reported.
Emergency and First-aid Procedures
Eye contact: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes (minimum), seek medical attention. Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothing. Immediately wash area with large amounts of soap and water.
Seek medical assistance. For inhalation: Remove the person from exposure. Provide respiratory assistance and CPR. Transfer to medical facility. If swallowed: Call the poison control center and seek
medical attention immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never attempt to give an unconscious or convulsing person anything by mouth.
Absorb liquids in vermiculite or other absorbent and deposit in DOT-approved drum. Ventilate area and
remove ignition sources. Restrict those not involved in cleanup from entering area. Neutralize residues
or small spills with sodium bisulfite and flush to a drain with copious amounts of water. Notify appropriate authorities, if applicable.
Preferred Waste Disposal Method
Mix with a flammable solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator (with afterburner and scrubber).
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry well-ventilated area (preferably at 65-95F/18-35C). Protect containers from physical damage. Keep away from incompatible materials. Ground and bond metal
containers and equipment when making transfers (prevent static sparks).
Other Precautions and Warnings
Empty containers may still contain hazardous residues and should be handled accordingly.
Corrosive to lung tissue and mucus membranes. Use a supplied-air respirator with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode or a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full facepiece operated in pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilation
Eye Protection
Work/Hygiene Practices
Always wash hands thoroughly after using chemical; never bring food, drink, or smoking materials into
vicinity of chemicals.
1996 by CRC Press, Inc.
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ETHANOLAMINE
NH2CH2CH2OH
CAS: 141-43-5
2
2
HO
CH2
CH2
NH2
Eye:
CNS:
local exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release. To prevent static sparks, all containers and
equipment should be electrically grounded and
bonded. While not always operationally feasible,
isolating operations can also reduce exposure.
Using respiratory protection is less effective than
the controls mentioned above, but is still advisable
whenever working with or around ethanolamine. For
relatively low, infrequent, or transient exposures, an
organic vapor respirator equipped with a cartridge
protecting against amines may suffice. For higher or
prolonged exposure, a supplied-air respirator with full
facepiece operated in positive pressure mode or a selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full facepiece and operated in pressure demand are the recommended respiratory protection methods of choice. If a
full facepiece is not available, then chemical goggles
should be worn to protect the eyes. Whenever a
chemical splash hazard exists, a face shield and apron
should be worn. To prevent hand and skin exposures,
impervious chemical gloves should be worn. Caution
should be used when selecting gloves. Ethanolamine
will attack some forms of rubber. Glove manufacturers should be contacted for permeation studies before
selecting a protective glove.
Administrative controls should also be in place to
minimize the potential for human exposures. These
may include written procedures or policies which
specify the methods and techniques that will be practiced whenever personnel are to work with ethanolamine.
All personnel should receive training on the use,
hazards, protective measures, emergency actions, and
other precautions per 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard
Communication), prior to the first assignment in an
area where ethanolamine is used or stored.
Before beginning employment and at regular intervals thereafter (e.g. annually), the following medical tests are recommended:
;
;
Any evaluation should include a careful medical history of past and present symptoms with an examination. However, medical tests that evaluate existing
damage are not a substitute for controlling exposure.
Other methods to reduce exposure include:
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6 Water Solubility
Ethanolamine is highly soluble in water. Concentrations of 1000 milligrams and more will mix with a
liter of water.
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Evacuate area and deny entry to those not involved in cleanup activities. Restrict persons not
wearing protective clothing from area of spill or
leak until cleanup is complete.
Ventilate area of leak, remove ignition sources.
Absorb liquids using vermiculite, dry earth, or
sand and place in a sealed drum for disposal.
Trace residues or small spills should be neutralized with sodium bisulfite and then flushed to a
drain using copious amounts of water.
It may be necessary to dispose of ethanolamine
as a hazardous waste. The responsible state
agency or the regional office of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should be
contacted for specific recommendations.
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