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TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)
Chemical Name
Triethylenetetramine linear, cyclic and branched

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
01-2119487919-13-0003

Identified Uses

Specific use(s): Refer to attached exposure scenario Annex.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

A

Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals AB

manufacturer

Ethylene Amines ANC Stenungsund Stenunge Allé 3 SE 444 85 Stenungsund Sweden

4630385000

Emergency Contacts

Kemiakuten

020 99 60 00

AkzoNobel

+31 57 06 79 211

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H312
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Skin Sens. Cat. 1 H317
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 3 H412

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ 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.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

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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
Triethylenetetramine EC: 203-950-6 112-24-3 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Consult a physician after significant exposure.

Skin contact

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Eye contact

Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse during transport. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Symptoms: Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tissue damage and blindness.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Take victim immediately to hospital. Do not induce vomiting!

Symptoms: May cause chemical burns in mouth and throat.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical attention is required. Get medical attention immediately. Take victim immediately to hospital.

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

Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Wear respiratory protection. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder).

Materials: sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For personal protection see section 8. Avoid formation of aerosol. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Persons with a history of skin sensitisation problems or asthma, allergies, chronic or recurrent respiratory disease should not be employed in any process in which this mixture is being used. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

Fire prevention

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Effective exhaust ventilation system. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Hands

butyl-rubber

Eyes

Tightly fitting safety goggles. Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing problems.

Respiratory

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter. Wear full face mask supplied with: Gas cartridge K (ammonia, green).

Skin/Body

Protective suit

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code
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Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
light yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
ammoniacal
Odor Threshold
no data available
Ph
10.7 at 1 % solution
Melting Point
< -20 °C
Boiling Point
274.6 °C
Flash Point
118 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
no data available
Vapor Pressure
< 0.1 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
0.971 at 25 °C
Bulk Density
---
Density
980 kg/m3 at 20 °C
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Upper Explosive Limit
no data available
Lower Explosive Limit
no data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
325 °C
Decomposition Temperature
no data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -2.65 at 20 °C
Solubility In Water
> 1,000 g/l at 20 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
30 mPa.s at 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
ca. 30 mm2/s at 20 °C
Properties Status
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10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

Stable under normal conditions.

Hazardous reactions

Heating can release hazardous gases.

Avoid

Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.

Incompatible

Reacts with copper, aluminium, zinc and their alloys. Strong acids and oxidizing agents Halogenated compounds

Decomposition

nitrogen oxides (NOx)

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Components: TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)

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. Triethylenetetramine Results of PBT assessment : This substance is not considered to be a PBT (Persistent, Bioaccumulation, Toxic) This substance is not considered to be vPvB (very Persistent nor very Bioaccumulating)

12.1 Toxicity

### Triethylenetetramine Toxicity to fish : LC50: > 100 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : EC50: > 10 - 100 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea) Toxicity to algae : ErC50: > 10 - 100 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Species: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Product information: Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable. Components:

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable. Method: OECD Test Guideline 302B

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

### Components: ### Triethylenetetramine Bioaccumulation : no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

### Components:

12.4 Mobility in soil

Triethylenetetramine Mobility : immobile

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Product information: 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. Components: ### Triethylenetetramine PBT and vPvB assessment : This substance is not considered to be a PBT (Persistent, Bioaccumulation, Toxic) This substance is not considered to be vPvB (very Persistent 11 / 126 TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA) Version 1 Revision Date 22.11.2013 Print Date 27.02.2014 GB / EN nor very Bioaccumulating)

Triethylenetetramine is not considered to be a PBT or vPvB substance.

12.6 Other adverse effects

Components: Triethylenetetramine Biochemical Oxygen : no data available Demand (BOD)

No data available for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) for Triethylenetetramine.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

Disposal

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
2259
Shipping Name
TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This product is to be considered as a substance according to EU-legislation.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)?

TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA) is a liquid with light yellow color. It has ammoniacal odor.

What is TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA) used for?

Specific use(s): Refer to attached exposure scenario Annex.

What are the hazard statements for TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H302 + H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE (TETA)?

The melting point is < -20 °C and the boiling point is 274.6 °C.