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Triethylamine

CAS 121-44-8

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Triethylamine
Product Code
471283
Chemical Name
Triethylamine

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
121-44-8 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119475467-26-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

distributor

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H311
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H311 + H331 Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
triethylamine EC: 204-469-4 121-44-8 --- Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Combustible. Pay attention to flashback. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®).

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 10 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

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

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A-(P3). The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Solubility In Water
112,4 g/l at 20 °C - soluble
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Voc Content
---
Appearance
---
Upper Explosive Limit
9,3 % (V)
Vapor Density
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Relative Density
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Ph
12,7 at 100 g/l at 15 °C
Odor
amine-like
Properties Status
---
Melting Point
-115 °C
Metal Corrosion
---
Physical State
liquid
Colour
colorless
Bulk Density
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0,36 mPa.s at 20 °C
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
72 hPa at 20 °C
Odor Threshold
---
Density
0,726 g/cm³ at 25 °C
Freezing Point
---
Molecular Weight
---
Explosive Limits
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 1,45 - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Boiling Point
88,8 °C
Flash Point
-11 °C
Colour Intensity
---
Softening Point
---
Flammability
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Solubility
---
Cloud Point
---
Form
---
Solidification Point
---
Lower Explosive Limit
1,2 % (V)
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: anhydrides, Halogenated hydrocarbon, organic nitro compounds. Risk of explosion with: nitrogen dioxide, Acids. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Oxidizing agents. Caution! In contact with nitrites, nitrates, nitrous acid possible liberation of nitrosamines!

Avoid

Warming.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
1296
Shipping Name
TRIETHYLAMINE
Transport Class
3 (8)
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Triethylamine?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Triethylamine?

Triethylamine is a liquid with colorless color. It has amine-like odor.

What is Triethylamine used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Triethylamine?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H311 + H331: Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Triethylamine?

The melting point is -115 °C and the boiling point is 88,8 °C.