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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

S

Sigma-Aldrich

manufacturer

S

Sigma-Aldrich BVBA

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 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
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
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.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
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.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

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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: 204-469-4 121-44-8 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

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

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.

Eye contact

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

Ingestion

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

Immediate Medical Attention

Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

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

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

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.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Cleanup methods

collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

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

Storage

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.

Fire prevention

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

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

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. 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: 0,2 mm, Break through time: 49 min, Material tested: Dermatril® P (KCL 743 / Aldrich Z677388, Size M). data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Respiratory

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Skin/Body

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.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Form: liquid, clear Colour: colourless
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
amine-like
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
12,7 at 100 g/l at 15 °C
Melting Point
-115 °C - lit.
Boiling Point
88,8 °C - lit.
Flash Point
-14,99 °C - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
68,99 hPa at 20 °C 85,06 hPa at 30 °C
Vapor Density
3,49 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
0,726 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
8 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
1,2 %(V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
> 215 °C
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 1,15
Solubility In Water
112 g/l at 20 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition

Other decomposition products - No data available. 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 appearing as form: liquid, clear colour: colourless with colourless 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 vapour.
  • 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 - lit. and the boiling point is 88,8 °C - lit..