Triethanolamine Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 832
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Triethanolamine
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10451
Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2B). Causes skin and eye irritation (H315+H320).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Triethanolamine
Synonyms: 2,2',2'-Nitilo-triethanol; Trihydroxytriethylamine; TEAT
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102-71-6 |
N(CH2CH2OH)3
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149.19 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Class IIIB combustible liquid. Flash point: 179 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or other inert absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides. Material may freeze below 60 F. Turns brown on exposure to air and light. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place within a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Exposure guidelines: TLV 5 mg/m3 (ACGIH)
Colorless viscous liquid. Due to low melting point it may be solid. Mild ammonia-like odor. Soluble: Chloroform. Miscible with water and alcohol.
Boiling point: 335 °C Freezing point: ~20 °C Specific gravity: 1.126 Vapor density: 5.14 (heavier than air)
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, high temperatures, open flames and other sources of ignition. Shelf life: Fair, air and light sensitive. See Section 7 for further information.
Acute effects: Skin and eye irritant. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: 4.92 mL/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: greater than 20 mL/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-049-8).
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