Signal word
Danger
Hazard statement(s)H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332 Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary
statement(s)
Prevention
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eyeprotection/face protection.
P260 Do not breathe
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON
CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel
unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash
it before reuse.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do
NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water [or shower].
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with
water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification
none
3.Composition/information on ingredients3.1Substances
Chemical name
Common names and
synonyms
CAS
number
EC
number
Concentration
ethanolamine
ethanolamine
141-43-5
none
100%
4.First-aid measures4.1Description of necessary first-aid measuresGeneral advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
In case of skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
In case of eye contactFirst rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for
medical attention.
If swallowed
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical
attention .
4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Vapor irritates eyes and nose. Liquid causes local injury to mouth, throat, digestive tract, skin, and eyes.
(USCG, 1999)
4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing,
start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket
mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water.
Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body
temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Organic bases/Amines and related compounds/
5.Fire-fighting measures5.1Extinguishing mediaSuitable extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors generated when heated. (USCG, 1999)
5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see
section 8.
6.2Environmental precautions
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the
substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Cautiously neutralize
spilled liquid. Then wash away with plenty of water.
6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Accidental release measures. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use
personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all
sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapors accumulating to form explosive
concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas.; Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or
spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.;
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically
protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local
regulations ... Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7.Handling and storage7.1Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special
instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions
see section 2.2.
7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesSeparated from strong oxidants, strong acids, aluminium and food and feedstuffs. Dry. Ventilation along the
floor.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be
carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Hygroscopic. Handle and store under inert gas.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection8.1Control parametersOccupational Exposure limit values
Recommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 3 ppm (8 mg/cu m).
Recommended Exposure Limit: 15 Min Short-Term Exposure Limit: 6 ppm (15 mg/cu m).
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the
end of workday.
8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration
and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be
inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid
skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws
and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the
specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties
Physical state
clear liquid
Colour
Colorless, viscous liquid or solid (below 51
deg F)
Odour
Unpleasant, ammonia-like
Melting point/
freezing point
140°C(lit.)
Boiling point or
initial boiling
point and boiling
range
170°C(lit.)
Flammability
Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or
above 60°C and below 93.33°C.Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases)
in a fire.
Lower and upper
explosion limit /
flammability limit
Lower flammable limit: 3.0% by volume; Upper
flammable limit: 23.5% by volume at 140°C
Flash point
91°C
Auto-ignition
780°Ctemperature
Decomposition
temperature
no data available
pH
25% aqueous solution: 12.1; 0.1 N aqueous
solution: 12.05
Kinematic viscosity18.95 cP at 25°C; 5.03 cP at 60°C
Solubility
Partition
coefficient
n-octanol/water
(log value)
no data available
Vapour pressure
0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Density and/or
relative density
1.012g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
Relative vapour
density
2.1 (vs air)
Particle
characteristics
no data available
10.Stability and reactivity10.1Reactivity
no data available
10.2Chemical stability
Chemical stability: Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from air. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3Possibility of hazardous reactions
Combustible liquid.ETHANOLAMINE is a base. Reacts with organic acids (acetic acid, acrylic acid),
inorganic acids (hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid), acetic
anhydride, acrolein, acrylonitrile, cellulose, epichlorohydrin, mesityl oxide, beta-propiolactone, vinyl acetate.
Emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 1498].
10.4Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong acids and oxidizing agents, iron, copper, brass, rubber.
10.6Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.
11.Toxicological informationAcute toxicity
Oral: LD50 Guinea pig oral 620 mg/kg body weight
Inhalation: no data available
Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data availableCarcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
12.Ecological information12.1Toxicity
Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill); Concentration: >375 mg/L for 24 hr
/Conditions of bioassay not specified in source examined
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50; Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea); Conditions:
static; Concentration: 140 mg/L for 24 hr
Toxicity to algae: no data available
Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: 2-Aminoethanol, present at 100 mg/L, reached 49.2% (nitrogen dioxide end product)and 93.6%
(ammonia end product) of its theoretical BOD in 2 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 ppm in the
Japanese MITI test(1). 2-Aminoethanol achieved 91.8% biodegradation after 28 days in a OECD Guideline
301B Sturm Test and 93.4% after 22 days in a Sealed vessel test(2). 2-Aminoethanol, present at 10 ppm,
reached 34% of its theoretical BOD in 5 days and 40% of its theoretical BOD in 20 days using a sewage
inoculum(3). Other screening studies using a sewage inoculum gave similar results: 2.5 ppm test
concentration, 5 day, 61-84% theoretical BOD(4); test concentration not specified, 10 day, 65% theoretical
BOD(5); test concentration not specified, 5 day, 71% theoretical BOD, and 98% COD removal(6); 2.5 ppm
test concentration, 5, 10, 20 and 50 days - 0, 58.4, 64, 75% theoretical BOD, respectively(7). In a Modified
OECD Screening test, 2-aminoethanol, present at 20 mg/L, achieved 94% after 28 days using fresh inoculum
and 99% after 28 days using preconditioned inoculum. In the Modified Sturm tests, 2-aminoethanol reached
97% DOC and 92% of its theoretical CO2 in 28 days using fresh inoculum; the compound also reached 96%
DOC and 62% of its theoretical CO2 after 28 days using preconditioned inoculum(8). Using an activated
sludge inoculum and the Closed Bottle, CO2 Evolution, and MITI tests, 2-aminoethanol starting
concentrations of 7.64, 25.4, 76.4, and 100 mg/L exhibited 64.4, 91.4, and 71.2% O2 consumption,
respectively, after 28 days; all tests had a lag time of approximately 5 days(9). Using an activated sludge
inoculum and the Manometric Respirometry test, 2-aminoethanol starting concentration of 76.4 mg/L
exhibited 83.0% O2 consumption, after 28 days with a lag time of approximately 5 days(9).
12.3Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 3.2 was calculated in fish for 2-aminoethanol(SRC), using a log Kow of -1.31(1) and a
regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for
bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). [
12.4Mobility in soil
The Koc of 2-aminoethanol is estimated as 0.59(SRC), using a log Kow of -1.31(1) and a regression-derived
equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that 2-aminoethanol is
expected to have very high mobility in soil. Adsorption can be affected by the acidity of the soil(SRC). The
pKa of 2-aminoethanol is 9.5(4), indicating that this compound will exist almost entirely in the cation form inthe environment and cations generally adsorb more strongly to soils containing organic carbon and clay than
their neutral counterparts(5).
12.5Other adverse effects
no data available
13.Disposal considerations13.1Disposal methodsProduct
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled
incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal.
Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the
packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary
landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
14.Transport information14.1UN Number
ADR/RID: UN2491
IMDG: UN2491
IATA: UN2491
14.2UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: ETHANOLAMINE or ETHANOLAMINE SOLUTION
IMDG: ETHANOLAMINE or ETHANOLAMINE SOLUTION
IATA: ETHANOLAMINE or ETHANOLAMINE SOLUTION
14.3Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8
IMDG: 8
IATA: 8
14.4Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: III
IMDG: III
IATA: III
14.5Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG: no
IATA: no
14.6Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
no data available
15.Regulatory information15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in
question
Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number
EC number
ethanolamine
ethanolamine
141-43-5
none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances (EINECS)
Listed.
EC Inventory
Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Inventory
Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015
Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)
Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical
Substances (PICCS)
Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory
Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances (China IECSC)
Listed.
16.Other informationInformation on revisionCreation Date
Aug 10, 2021
Revision Date
Aug 10, 2021
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transportation Association
TWA: Time Weighted Average
STEL: Short term exposure limit
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website:
ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website:
Germany
GESTIS-database
on
hazard
substance,
website:
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of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
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