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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet Before handling or disposing of product.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
JEEN INTERNATIONAL CORP. CHEMTREC EMERGENCY TEL#: 800-424-9300
24 MADISON ROAD *CHEMTREC INT'L EMERGENCY TEL#: 703-527-3887
FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 (*Collect Calls Accepted)
TEL#: 973-439-1401 DATE ISSUED: 5/1/96
LATEST REVIEW DATE: January 5, 2006
PRODUCT NAME: TRIETHANOLAMINE - 99%
MATERIAL IDENTITY PRODUCT CODE AND NAME: TRIETHANOLAMINE - 99%
Chemical Name and/or Family or Description: Alkanolamine
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
THE CRITERIA FOR LISTING COMPONENTS IN THE COMPOSITION SECTION IS AS FOLLOWS: CARCINOGENS ARE LISTED
WHEN PRESENT AT 0.1% OR GREATER; COMPONENTS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO OSHA ARE
LISTED WHEN PRESENT AT 1.0% OR GREATER; NON-HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS ARE LISTED AT 3.0% OR GREATER. THIS
IS NOT INTENDED TO BE COMPLETE COMPOSITIONAL DISCLOSURE. REFER TO SECTION 14 FOR APPLICABLE STATES'
RIGHT TO KNOW AND OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION.
Product and/or Component(s) Carcinogenic According to: OSHA: IARC: NTP: OTHER: NONE: X
Composition:
Chemical Name CAS Number Exposure Limits Range in %
ETHANOL 2.2',2"- nitrilotris (Common Name- Triethanolamine) 102.71-6 5 mg/m3 TWA-ACGIH 100
Level of N-nitrosodialkanolamine (nitrosating agents): Maximum 50 ug/kg. (micrograms per kilogram) Also expressed as 50 parts
per billion (ppb)
THIS PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO OSHA (1910 1200).
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Clear liquid or moist white solid
Odor: Ammonia-like odor
WARNING STATEMENT
CAUTION: MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE BASED ON ANIMAL DATA - MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
Hazardous Material National Fire Flammability
Protection Association Reactivity
NFPA (United States) Specific degree
Information System (United States)
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary Route of Exposure: EYE: X SKIN: X Inhalation: X Ingestion:
Effects of Overexposure
Acute:
Eyes: May cause irritation, experienced as mild discomfort and seen as slight excess redness of the eye.
Skin: Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact as with clothing wetted with material, may
cause more severe irritation and discomfort, seen as local redness and swelling. Other than the potential
skin irritation effects noted above, acute (short term) adverse effects are not expected from brief skin
contact. See other effects below and Section 11 for information regarding potential long term effects.
Inhalation: Vapors or mist in excess of permissible concentrations or in unusually high concentrations generated from
spraying, heating the material or as from exposure in poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, may
cause irritation of the nose and throat, headache, nausea, and drowsiness. Prolonged or repeated
overexposure may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts of material .
Ingestion: May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea and diarrhea.
Sensitization Properties: This product is not expected to be a human skin sensitizer based on animal data.
Chronic: No adverse effects have been documented in humans as a result of chronic exposure. Section II may
contain applicable animal data.
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by Exposure: Repeated overexposure may aggravate existing kidney disease.
Other Remarks: NONE
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FIRST AID MEASURES:
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart while flushing to
rinse entire surface of eye and lids with water. Get medical attention.
Skin: Wash skin with plenty of soap and water for several minutes. Get medical attention if skin irritation develops or
persists.
Ingestion: If patient is conscious and can swallow, give two glasses of water (16 oz), induce vomiting as directed by medical
personnel. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
Inhalation: If irritation, headache, nausea, or drowsiness occurs, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if breathing
becomes difficult or respiratory irritation persists.
Other Instructions: NONE
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Ignition Temperature- AIT (degrees C): Not determined
Flash Point (degrees C): 201 (395F) (CC)
Flammable Limits % (Lower-Upper): Lower:1 Upper: 10
Recommended Fire Extinguishing Agents And Special Procedures:
Use water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish flames.
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water or foam may cause frothing.
Unusual or Explosive Hazards: NONE
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective clothing and positive pressure breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (Transportation Spills: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300)
Procedures in Case of Accident
Release, Breakage or Leakage: Ventilate area. Avoid breathing vapor. Pressure demand air supplied respirators should always
be worn when the airborne concentration of the contaminant or oxygen is unknown. Otherwise,
wear respiratory protection and other person protective equipment as appropriate for the potential
exposure hazard. Contain spill if possible. Shovel up material and place in air-tight container.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be Taken in Handling: Minimum feasible handling temperatures should be maintained.
Storage: Periods of exposure to high temperatures should be minimized. Water contamination
should be avoided. May segregate or freeze below 16 deg. C (60 deg. F) Thaw and mix
before sampling or using.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Equipment (Type)
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses, chemical type goggles, or face shield recommended to prevent eye contact.
Skin Protection: Workers should wash exposed skin several times daily with soap and water. Soiled work clothing should
be laundered or dry cleaned.
Respiratory Protection: Airborne concentration should be kept to lowest levels possible. If vapor, mist or dust is generated and the
occupational exposure limit of the product, or any component of the product is exceeded, use appropriate
NIOSH or MSHA approved air purifying or air supplied respirator after determining the airborne
concentration of the contaminant. Air supplied respirators should always be worn when airborne
concentration of the contaminant or oxygen content is unknown.
Ventilation: Adequate to meet occupational exposure limits (see below)
Exposure Limit for the
Total Product: Triethanolamine ACGIH TLV-TWA 5 0 mg/m3
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid above freezing point, Solid below freezing point
Appearance: Transparent colorless to pale amber
pH: Not currently available
Solubility in Water (by weight): 20 deg. C 100%
Odor: Mild ammoniacal
Flash Point-Closed Cup: 207 deg. C 407 deg. F
Flash Point-Open Cup: 204 deg. C 400 deg. F
Percent Volatiles: 0.06 Wt%
Molecular Weight 149.19 g/mol
Boiling Point(760 mmHg): 335.4 deg. C 635.7 deg. F Extrapolated with decomposition
Freezing Point: Substance can remain liquid < this temperature (super-cools) 21.6 deg, C 70.9 deg. F
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.126 Super-cooled liquid 20 deg C / 20 deg C
Vapor Pressure at 20 deg. C < 0.0001 kPa < 0.001 mmHg
Vapor Density (air=1): 5
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate =1): < 0.01
Melting Point: Not determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This Material Reacts Violently With: Air Water Heat Strong Oxidizers Others X None of these
Comments: This material reacts violently with acids.
Products Evolved When Subjected to
Heat or Combustion: Toxic levels of ammonia, combustion products of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritating aldehydes
and ketones may be formed on burning in a limited air supply.
Hazardous Polymerizations: DO NOT OCCUR
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA)
Rat; female; LD50 = 4.92 (3.58 ?6.78) ml/kg
Major Signs: sluggishness, lacrimation, piloerection, unsteady gail, diarrhea, and red or brown discharge on perinasal and perigenital
fur. - Gross Pathology: discolored lungs, stomach, intestines. Clear to dark red liquid in stomach and intestine
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (CONT.)
IRRITATION INDEX. ESTIMATION OF IRRITATION (SPECIES)
Skin: (Draize) Believed to be >50-3.00/6.0 (rabbit) slightly irritating
Eyes: (Draize) Believed to be 15.00-25.00/110 (rabbit) slightly irritating
Sensitization: (Buehler) Negative- skin (guinea pig)
Other: Prolonged and repeated ingestion of triethanolamine has caused kidney damage in laboratory animals.
12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: This product has been evaluated for RCRA characteristics and does not meet the criteria of a hazardous
waste if discarded in its purchased form. Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine at the time of
disposal. Whether the product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. This is because product uses, transformations, mixtures
processes etc., may render the resulting materials hazardous.
Remarks: NONE
13. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transportation: DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: Not regulated
Identification Number: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Label required: Not regulated
Depending on container size, spills of this product may require reporting under SARA 304 and/or CERCLA 102(A) regulations.
IMDC Proper Shipping Name: Not evaluated
ICAO Proper shipping Name: Not evaluated
TDG Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: Not regulated.
Identification Number: Not regulated
Label Required. Not regulated
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14. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Regulations
SARA Title III: Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Chemical: NONE CAS Number Range in % TPQ RQ
Section 311 Hazardous Categorization:
Acute: X Chronic: X Fire: Pressure: Reactive: N/A
Section 313 Toxic Chemical
Chemical Name: NONE CAS Number Concentration
CERCLA 102(A)/dot Hazardous Substances:
Chemical Name: NONE CAS Number Range in % RQ
States Right-to-Know Regulations:
Chemical Name State Right-to-Know
Ethanol 2.2'.2"nitrilotris FL, PA. RI
State list: CT (Connecticut), FL (Florida), IL (Illinois), MI (Michigan), LA (Louisiana), MA
(Massachusetts), NJ (New Jersey), PA (Pennsylvania), RI (Rhode Island)
California Prop. 65: The following detectable components of this product are substances, or belong to classes of substances,
known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.
Chemical Name: NONE CAS Number:
International Regulations:
ISCA Inventory Status:
This product, or its components, are listed on, or are exempt from the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Chemical Substance Inventory
WHMIS Classification: Not regulated
Canadian Inventory Status: This product or its components, are listed on or are exempt from the Canadian Domestic
Substance List (DSL).
EINECS Inventory Status: This product, or its components, are listed on or are exempt from the European Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS) or the European List of Notified Chemical Substances
(ELINCS).
Australian Inventory Status: This product or its components are listed on or are exempt from the Australian Inventory of
Chemical Substances (AICS)
14. REGULATORY INFORMATION Continued...
Japan Inventory Status:
This product, or its components, are listed on or are exempt from the Japan Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
inventory.
15. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Superfund amendment and reauthorization act of 1986 title III (EPCRA) section 311 and 312
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard: Yes
Fire Hazard: No
Immediate(Acute) Health Hazard: Yes
Reactive Hazard: Yes
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: No
16. OTHER INFORMATION 5/1/96 None
SPECIFIC HAZARD RATING SYSTEM:
HMIS: H ?2 F? R?
NFPA: H - 2 F- 1 R -1
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