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triethanolamine

CAS 102-71-6
EC 203-049-8

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
triethanolamine
Product Code
38612
Chemical Name
triethanolamine
Synonyms
2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol; ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-; TEA; trolamine

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
102-71-6 Check regulations →
EC Number
203-049-8 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119486482-31-0004

Manufacturers & Suppliers

I

INEOS N.V.

distributor

Haven 1053 - Nieuwe Weg 1, B-2070 Zwijndrecht

+32 3 250 91 11

I

INEOS Chemicals Lavera SAS

manufacturer

Avenue de la bienfaisance BP6, FR-13117 Lavera

+33 44 2 35 80 00

I

INEOS Oxide Ltd

manufacturer

Hawkslease House - Chapel Lane, UK-SO43 7FG Lyndhurst

+32 3 250 91 11

Emergency Contacts

BIG

+32 14 58 45 45

24h/24h

EN, FR, DE, NL

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified no signal word

GHS Pictograms

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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
2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol EC: 203-049-8 102-71-6 99% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: Coughing.

Skin contact

Rinse with water. Soap may be used. Remove clothing before washing. Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists.

Symptoms: Red skin.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Take victim to an ophthalmologist if irritation persists.

Symptoms: Redness of the eye tissue. ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Irritation of the eye tissue.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell.

Symptoms: Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Preferably: water spray. Preferably: alcohol resistant foam. Polyvalent foam. BC powder. Carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable media

Container may slop over if solid jet (water/foam) is applied.

Specific hazards

On heating/burning: release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (nitrous vapours, carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide).

Instructions

Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Dilute toxic gases with water spray.

Firefighter Protection

Gloves. Protective clothing. Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Environmental

Contain released substance, pump into suitable containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply.

Cleanup methods

Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water.

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07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Finely divided: spark- and explosionproof appliances. Finely divided: keep away from ignition sources/sparks. Gas/vapour heavier than air at 20°C. Keep container tightly closed. Remove contaminated clothing immediately.

Storage

Store in a dry area. Store in a dark area. Protect against frost. May be stored under inert gas. Meet the legal requirements.

Hygiene

Observe strict hygiene.

Fire prevention

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Keep away from ignition sources/sparks.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Finely divided: spark- and explosionproof appliances. Finely divided: keep away from ignition sources/sparks. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection.

Hands

Gloves. - materials (excellent resistance) Butyl rubber, neoprene, nitrile rubber, PVA, PVC, viton. - materials (good resistance) Natural rubber.

Eyes

Safety glasses.

Respiratory

Wear gas mask with filter type A if conc. in air > exposure limit.

Skin/Body

Protective clothing.

Environmental

See headings 6.2, 6.3 and 13

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
Colourless to light yellow
Colour
Colourless to light yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Liquid, Viscous
Odor
Mild odour, Ammonia odour
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
11 ; 25 %
Melting Point
20.5 °C
Boiling Point
336.1 °C; 1013.25 hPa
Flash Point
179 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
< 0.01 ; butyl acetate
Vapor Pressure
0.0003 hPa ; 21 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1.125 ; 20 °C
Bulk Density
---
Density
1124 kg/m³
Flammability
Non-flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
324 °C
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
water ; Complete, ethanol ; Complete, acetone ; Complete
Partition Coefficient
-2.3; 25 °C
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.934 Pa.s; 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Unstable on exposure to light. Hygroscopic. Unstable on exposure to air.

Reactivity

Temperature above flashpoint: higher fire/explosion hazard. Substance has basic reaction.

Hazardous reactions

Reacts violently with (strong) oxidizers: (increased) risk of fire/explosion. Reacts exothermically with (some) acids. Reacts with (some) metals and their compounds. Forms with nitrites carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Avoid

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Finely divided: spark- and explosionproof appliances. Finely divided: keep away from ignition sources/sparks.

Incompatible

Oxidizing agents, (strong) acids, metals, water/moisture.

Decomposition

On heating/burning: release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (nitrous vapours, carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide).

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.7 Other adverse effects

12.1 Toxicity

triethanolamine | | Parameter | Method | Value | Duration | Species | Test design | Fresh/salt water | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

12.1 Toxicity

Acute toxicity fishes: LC50 >10000 mg/l, 48 h, Leuciscus idus, DIN 38412-15, Static system, Experimental value. Acute toxicity invertebrates: EC50 609.88 mg/l, 48 h, Ceriodaphnia dubia, ASTM E1192, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental value. Toxicity algae and other aquatic plants: ErC50 512 mg/l, 72 h, Desmodesmus subspicatus, DIN 38412-9, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental value; Neutralized. ErC50 216 mg/l, 72 h, Desmodesmus subspicatus, DIN 38412-9, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental value; Not neutralized. Long-term toxicity aquatic invertebrates: NOEC 16 mg/l, 21 day(s), Daphnia magna, Equivalent to OECD 211, Semi-static system, Fresh water, Experimental value. Toxicity aquatic micro-organisms: IC50 >1000 mg/l, 180 minutes, OECD 209, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental value.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

12.4 Mobility in soil

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

12.7 Other adverse effects

12.1 Toxicity

| | Parameter | Method | Value | Duration | Species | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Toxicity other terrestrial organisms | LC50 | Equivalent to OECD 477 | 33300 mg/l | 3 day(s) | Drosophila melanogaster | Experimental value |

12.2 Persistence and degradability:

triethanolamine Biodegradation water | Method | Value | Duration | Value determination |

12.2 Persistence and degradability

| Method | Value | Duration | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | OECD 301B: CO2 Evolution Test | 100 % | 5 day(s) | Experimental value |

12.2 Persistence and degradability:

Method | Value | Conc. OH-radicals | Value determination --- | --- | --- | --- SRC AOP v1.92 | 3.5 h | 500000 /cm³ | Calculated value

12.2 Persistence and degradability

| Method | Value | Conc. OH-radicals | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other | 342 day(s) | 1800 /cm³ | Experimental value |

12.2 Persistence and degradability

| Method | Value | Duration | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other | >=0.5/<=1.8 % | | Experimental value |

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

triethanolamine BCF fishes | Parameter | Method | Value | Duration | Species | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

| Parameter | Method | Value | Duration | Species | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | BCF | | <3.9 | 42 day(s) | Cyprinus carpio | Experimental value |

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

| Method | Remark | Value | Temperature | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | -2.3 | 25 °C | |

12.4 Mobility in soil

triethanolamine (log) Koc | Parameter | Method | Value | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | log Koc | SRC PCKOCWIN v1.66 | 1 | Calculated value | Volatility (Henry's Law constant H) | Value | Method | Temperature | Remark | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | <0.00001 Pa.m³/mol | | 25 °C | | Calculated value | Percent distribution | Method | Fraction air | Fraction biota | Fraction sediment | Fraction soil | Fraction water | Value determination | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Reason for revision: 1.2; 1.3; 3 Publication date: 2000-07-02 Revision number: 0107 Date of revision: 2014-10-27 Product number: 38612 triethanolamine | Mackay level I | | | | | 100 % | Calculated value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | **Conclusion** Low potential for adsorption in soil

Low potential for adsorption in soil

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Substance does not meet the screening criteria for persistency nor bioaccumulation so is neither PBT nor vPvB.

The substance does not meet the screening criteria for persistency nor bioaccumulation so is neither PBT nor vPvB.

12.1 Toxicity

12.2 Persistence and degradability

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

12.4 Mobility in soil

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

12.6 Other adverse effects

triethanolamine Ozone-depleting potential (ODP) Not classified as dangerous for the ozone layer (Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009)

The substance is not classified as dangerous for the ozone layer.

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Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Recycle by distillation. Remove to an authorized waste incinerator for solvents with energy recovery.

Disposal

Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national regulations.

Waste Codes

07 01 04* wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of basic organic chemicals: other organic solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors EWC
15 01 10* packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous substances EWC
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Transport Information

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

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is triethanolamine known by?

triethanolamine is also known as: 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol; ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-; TEA; trolamine

What is the hazard signal word for triethanolamine?

The signal word is no signal word.

What is the physical form of triethanolamine?

triethanolamine is a liquid appearing as colourless to light yellow with colourless to light yellow color. It has mild odour, ammonia odour odor.

What is the solubility of triethanolamine?

water ; Complete, ethanol ; Complete, acetone ; Complete

What is the melting point of triethanolamine?

The melting point is 20.5 °C and the boiling point is 336.1 °C; 1013.25 hPa.