International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHYLENEDIAMINE

ICSC: 0269

1,2-Diaminoethane
1,2-Ethanediamine
Dimethylenediamine
H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂ / C₂H₈N₂
Molecular mass: 60.1

ICSC #    0269
CAS #     107-15-3
RTECS # KH8575000
UN #        1604
EC #         612-006-00-6
May 06, 2003 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 34°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 34°C closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
•INHALATION	Burning sensation. Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Wheezing.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. 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	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns.	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 take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, acids, chlrorinated organic compounds, food and feedstuffs . Dry.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
C symbol
R: 10-21/22-34-42/43
S: 1/2-23-26-36/37/39-45
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Subsidiary Risks: 3
UN Packing Group: II

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ICSC: 0269

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHYLENEDIAMINE

ICSC: 0269

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes ( nitrogen oxides ). The substance is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with chlorinated organic compounds, strong oxidants acids .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 10 ppm, 25 mg/mł;
Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: D;
(DFG 2002).
OSHA PEL: TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m³)
NIOSH IDLH: 1000 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 117°C
Melting point: 8.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.1

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 34°C (c.c.)
Auto-ignition temperature: 385°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.5-16.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.2

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

The symptoms of asthma 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. Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should never again come into contact with this substance. Do NOT take working clothes home.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S1604

NFPA Code: H 3; F 2; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0269	ETHYLENEDIAMINE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.