Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision: 08/11/2000
Hazard information is provided for compliance with both the UK Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging) (CHIP) Regulations and t he US Hazard
Communication Standard (HCS)
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT NAME: PRODUCT CODE: EEC NUMBER:
SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION Ethanolamine Hydrochloride 15630 None
AND COMPANY
SUPPLIER: Emergency Contact:
USB Corporation, 26111 Miles Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Phone: (216) 765-5000 Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
Outside USA & Canada 703 527 3887
COMPOSITION/
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS HAZARD CAS NO. %WT TLV CHIP R & S Phrases
Ethanolamine Hydrochloride 2002-24-6 ~97% --- R:36/37/38 Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin
S:22 Do not breathe dust
S:36/37 Wear suitable
protective clothing and gloves
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHIP
Irritant
HCS
Irritant
FIRST-AID MEASURES EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
SKIN: Flush with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove conta minated clothing and wash
before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim from exposure and move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim quiet and warm. Seek immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Drink water and seek immediate medical attention. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FIRE-FIGHTING INFORMATION Use media suitable to extinguish the supporting or surrounding fire. Wear NIOSH (or equivalent) approved self
contained breathing apparatus. For small fires only: use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. May emit toxic
fumes under fire conditions. Combustion may produce Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide s and
Hydrogen Chloride Gas.
Flash Point = No data available.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat , safety goggles, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Collect in a manner that does not create dust and place in a suitable waste
container. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequat e ventilation.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat , safety goggles, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use a dequate ventilation. Store
ambient. Store away from strong oxidizers and bases.
This data sheet is based upon information believed to be reliable. The Company makes no statement or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained herein which is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of the information contained in this data sheet must be determined by the user
to be in accordance with appropriate applicable regulations.
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MSDS information may be continued on back of page.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat , safety goggles, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. A qualified industrial hygienist should evaluate the need f or respiratory protection.
Use respiratory protection approved by NIOSH (or equivalent) and appropriate to the haza rd. Avoid contact of
material with skin or eyes. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust as needed to control exposure to dust,
vapors or mists. Access to a safety shower and eye-wash. HMIS: H=1 F=0 R=0.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Appearance: Hygroscopic crystals; ammoniacal odor. Boiling Point: No data available
Vapor Pressure: No data available Vapor Density: No data available
PROPERTIES
Solubility (Water): No data available Specific Gravity: No data available
Percent Volatile: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available
Chemical formula: C2-H7-N-O"? HCl Hygroscopic crystals; ammoniacal odor.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Incompatible wit h strong oxidizing agents and
bases.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYES: Contact may cause irritation and slight corneal injury. Direct conta ct may cause irritation, redness,
tearing and blurred vision.
SKIN: Contact may cause irritation, dermatitis and hypersensitive individuals may experience an allergic
reaction. May be absorbed through the skin. Contact may cause reddening, itc hing and inflammation.
INHALATION: May cause irritation, and hypersensitive individua ls may experience an allergic reaction.
Prolonged or excessive exposure can cause wheezing, damage to lung tissue, bronchitis, emphyse ma and
chemical pneumonia.
INGESTION: Chronic ingestion or excessive dosage may cause burns to the mout h, throat, esophagus and
gastrointestinal tract. After prolonged use, may cause degenerative cha nges the kidney or liver.
TARGET ORGAN(S): Skin, Eyes and Respiratory System.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Toxicity data listed in RTECS under KJ6370000.
Subcontaneous Mouse LD50 = 4053 mg/kg (1954) Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal
dose value.
Definitions: RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemic al Substances.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of material in accordance with applicable local, stat e, and federal regulations.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT / IATA: No applicable information.
REGULATORY INFORMATION RCRA - No applicable information.
SARA 302 - No applicable information.
SARA 313 - This material is not reportable under 313.
SARA Title III Rating: Immediate Hazard.
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) - Chemical Inventory.
Exposure Limits - Not established.
California Proposition 65 - Based on available information this material doe s not contain any components
currently known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm at levels which would be subject to Proposition 65.
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