International Chemical Safety Cards

TRIETHANOLAMINE

ICSC: 1034

2,2',2-Nitrilotriethanol
Trihydroxytriethylamine
C₆H₁₅NO₃ / (CH₂OHCH₂)₃N
Molecular mass: 149.2
ICSC # 1034
CAS # 102-71-6
RTECS # KL9275000
May 06, 2003 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water in large amounts, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust. Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Then wash away with plenty of water.

Separated from oxidants . Well closed. Dry.

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ICSC: 1034

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

TRIETHANOLAMINE

ICSC: 1034

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS VISCOUS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID OR CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance is a weak base. Reacts with oxidants . The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 5 mg/mł as TWA; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: Sh; (DFG 2002).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 335.4°C
Melting point: 21.6°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.1

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 179°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 324°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.6 - 7.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.3

ENVIRONMENTAL
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NFPA Code: H2; F1; R1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1034	TRIETHANOLAMINE
(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.