ICSC 1600 - N-METHYL DIETHANOLAMINE

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N-METHYL DIETHANOLAMINE	ICSC: 1600 (October 2005)
2,2`-(Methylimino)bis-ethanol Diethanolmethylamine Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamine

CAS #: 105-59-9

EC Number: 203-312-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use foam, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, water spray.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Nausea. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered 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
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from strong acids.
PACKAGING

N-METHYL DIETHANOLAMINE

ICSC: 1600

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with acids and oxidants.	Formula: C₅H₁₃O₂N / CH₃N(C₂H₄OH)₂ Molecular mass: 119.2 Boiling point: 247°C Melting point: -21°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.04 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 100 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.03 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.12 Flash point: 136°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 265°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-8.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.08

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes. The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with acids and oxidants.

Formula: C₅H₁₃O₂N / CH₃N(C₂H₄OH)₂
Molecular mass: 119.2
Boiling point: 247°C
Melting point: -21°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.04
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 100
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.03
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.12
Flash point: 136°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 265°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-8.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.08

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

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

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36; S: (2)-24

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