ICSC 0444 - DIETHYLAMINE

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DIETHYLAMINE	ICSC: 0444 (November 2008)
N,N-Diethylamine N-Ethylethanamine Diethamine

CAS #: 109-89-7

UN #: 1154

EC Number: 203-716-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	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. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water in large amounts, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Shortness of breath. Burning sensation behind the breastbone. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Blisters. Serious skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Burns.	Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Highly flammable liquid and vapour Toxic in contact with skin Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidizers, strong acids, organic compounds and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Well closed. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

DIETHYLAMINE

ICSC: 0444

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating or on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. The substance is a medium strong base. Reacts with strong oxidants, acids and organic compounds. This generates fire or explosion hazard. Attacks metal, some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.	Formula: C₄H₁₁N / (C₂H₅)₂NH Molecular mass: 73.1 Boiling point: 55.5°C Melting point: -50°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.7 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 25.9 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.4 Flash point: -28°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 312°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-10.1 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.58

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

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

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating or on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. The substance is a medium strong base. Reacts with strong oxidants, acids and organic compounds. This generates fire or explosion hazard. Attacks metal, some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.

Formula: C₄H₁₁N / (C₂H₅)₂NH
Molecular mass: 73.1
Boiling point: 55.5°C
Melting point: -50°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 25.9
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.4
Flash point: -28°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 312°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-10.1
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.58

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, 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, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. Inhalation may cause pneumonitis. Exposure at high levels could cause severe swelling of the throat. Medical observation is indicated.	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 Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to the vapour. The substance may have effects on the teeth. This may result in erosion.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, 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, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. Inhalation may cause pneumonitis. Exposure at high levels could cause severe swelling of the throat. Medical observation is indicated.

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
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to the vapour. The substance may have effects on the teeth. This may result in erosion.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 ppm as TWA; 15 ppm as STEL; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: 6.1 mg/m³, 2 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: D. EU-OEL: 15 mg/m³, 5 ppm as TWA; 30 mg/m³, 10 ppm as STEL

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. Do NOT take working clothes home.

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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