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Triethylamine

DANGER Liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Triethylamine
Product Code
J64036
Chemical Name
Triethylamine
Synonyms
TETN

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Triethylamine (CAS: 121-44-8 ) is a colorless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Skin Corr. Category 1A H314
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H312
Acute Tox. Category 4 H332

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

GHS05 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Corrosive hazard - Materials that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage

GHS05

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H302 + H312 + H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303 + P361 + P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

800-343-0660

🕒

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

📞

866-928-0789

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Triethylamine
EC: 204-469-4
121-44-8 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

📊 Upper Explosive Limit
8 Vol %
📊 Properties Status
Not available
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
👃 Odor
Ammonia-like
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
1.2 Vol %
💨 Vapor Pressure
72 hPa (54 mm Hg)
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
🧪 Physical State
Liquid
Critical Property
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
💧 Solubility
Fully miscible
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Form
Liquid
🎨 Colour
Colorless
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
💨 Boiling Point
89 °℃ (192 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
⚖️ Density
0.726 g/cm3 (6.058 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
👁️ Appearance
Colorless
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
🔥 Flash Point
-11 °℃ (12 ºF)
Critical Property
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
🧊 Melting Point
-115 °C (-175 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Solubility In Water
166 g/l Fully miscible
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
230 °C (446 °F)
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined

👁️ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN1296

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Triethylamine

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

3

📋 Packing Group

II

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

F-E,S-Č

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

Warning: Flammable liquids

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What other names is Triethylamine known by?

Triethylamine is also known as: TETN

What is the hazard signal word for Triethylamine?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Triethylamine?

Triethylamine is a liquid appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has ammonia-like odor.

What is the solubility of Triethylamine?

Fully miscible

What is Triethylamine used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Triethylamine?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 + H312 + H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Triethylamine?

The melting point is -115 °C (-175 °F) and the boiling point is 89 °℃ (192 °F).