Material Safety Data Sheet

Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine   

 

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine

Catalog Numbers: SC-22742

 

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 

CAS# 3030-47-5

Chemical Name: Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine

Percent  97%

EINECS/ELINCS: 221-201-1.

 

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 

3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

 Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302

Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311

Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

C               Corrosive                    R34

T                Toxic                          R24

Xn               Harmful                     R22

 R10

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

3.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Pictogram                       

Signal word                      Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H226          Flammable liquid and vapour.

H302          Harmful if swallowed.

H311          Toxic in contact with skin.

H314         Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statement(s)

P280                              Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

P305 + P351 + P338     IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310                              Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Supplemental Hazard Statements     None

3.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.  

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.  

In case of skin contact

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.  

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

no data available

 

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

5.4 Further information

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

For personal protection see section 8.  

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.  

6.3 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 (see section 13).

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

 

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. 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. Store under inert gas. Sensitive to carbon dioxide

7.3 Specific end uses

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated  

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 

8.1 Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).  

Skin protection

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.

Body Protection

Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

 

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 

Physical State: clear, liquid .
Color: light yellow
Odor: Not available.

pH: Not available.

Vapor Pressure: Not available

Viscosity: Not available.

Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available

Flash Point: Not available.

Explosion Limits: Not available.

Explosion Limits: Not available.

Decomposition Temperature: Not available.

Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.

Molecular Formula: C9H23N3

Molecular Weight: 173.3

 

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.    

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

no data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids  

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

 

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

no data available  

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available  

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available  

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

no data available   

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Additional Information

RTECS: no data available  

Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea

Section 12 - Ecological Information 

12.1 Toxicity

no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available  

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.  

12.6 Other adverse effects

no data available

 

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

 

Section 14 - Transport Information 

14.1 UN number

ADR/RID: 2734                        IMDG: 2734                                               IATA: 2734  

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)(methyl)amine)

IMDG: POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)(methyl)amine)  

IATA: POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)(methyl)amine)  

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 8 (3)                       IMDG: 8 (3)                                            IATA: 8 (3)  

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: II                      IMDG: II                                             IATA: II

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no                    IMDG Marine pollutant: no                 IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

 

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

no data available

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

 

Section 16 - Additional Information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

Acute Tox.            Acute toxicity

Flam. Liq.             Flammable liquids

H226                    Flammable liquid and vapour.

H302                    Harmful if swallowed.

H311                   Toxic in contact with skin.

H314                   Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Skin Corr.            Skin corrosion

Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3

T                Toxic

R10            Flammable.

R22            Harmful if swallowed.

R24            Toxic in contact with skin.

R34            Causes burns.

While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.