ICSC 0269 - ETHYLENEDIAMINE

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ETHYLENEDIAMINE	ICSC: 0269 (May 2018)
1,2-Ethanediamine Dimethylenediamine 1,2-Diaminoethane

CAS #: 107-15-3

UN #: 1604

EC Number: 203-468-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 34°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 34°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Burning sensation. Wheezing. Shortness of breath.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Burning sensation. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burns in mouth and throat. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Collect the spilled substance into containers. The container should be made of the same material as the original container.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, acids, chlorinated organic compounds and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Well closed. Store only in original container.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ETHYLENEDIAMINE

ICSC: 0269

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts with chlorinated organic compounds, strong oxidants and acids. This produces toxic gases and vapours (ammonia, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide) and flammable vapours. This generates toxic, fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metals, rubber and plastics.	Formula: H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂ / C₂H₈N₂ Molecular mass: 60.1 Boiling point: 117°C Melting point: 8.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 34°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 385°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.5-16.6 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.2 Viscosity: 0.0154 cP at 25°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts with chlorinated organic compounds, strong oxidants and acids. This produces toxic gases and vapours (ammonia, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide) and flammable vapours. This generates toxic, fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metals, rubber and plastics.

Formula: H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂ / C₂H₈N₂
Molecular mass: 60.1
Boiling point: 117°C
Melting point: 8.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 34°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 385°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.5-16.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.2
Viscosity: 0.0154 cP at 25°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause asthma.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause asthma.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (SAH)

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 10-21/22-34-42/43; S: (1/2)-23-26-36/37/39-45

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