Diisopropylamine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Flammable. Severe respiratory irritant. Severe skin irritant. Severe eye irritant. Toxic by inhalation.

Potential health effects

Inhalation : Harmful if inhaled and may cause delayed lung injury. Delayed adverse effects possible. Inhalation of aerosol may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Risk of serious damage to the lungs (by inhalation). May cause nose, throat, and lung irritation. Can cause severe eye, skin and respiratory tract burns. Inhalation of vapors and/or aerosols in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system. Toxic by inhalation. Eye contact : Product vapor in low concentrations can cause lacrimation, conjunctivitis and corneal edema when absorbed into the tissue of the eye from the atmosphere. Corneal edema can cause the perception of "blue haze" or "fog" around lights, although this is a temporary effect and has no known residual effect. Causes eye burns. May cause blindness. Severe eye irritation. Skin contact : Causes skin burns. Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the oesophagus and the stomach.

Health hazards

This product contains no listed carcinogens according to IARC, ACGIH, NTP and/or

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Asthma. Adverse respiratory effects (such as cough, tightness of chest or shortness of breath). Eye disease Skin disorders and Allergies. Adverse skin effects (such as rash, irritation or corrosion). Adverse eye effects (such as conjunctivitis or corneal damage). Blood chemistry changes (such as methemoglobinemia leading to cyanosis or loss of consciousness).