Trimethylamine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Gas. [COLORLESS GAS WITH A FISH OR AMMONIA ODOR [NOTE: A LIQUID BELOW 37 F. SHIPPED AS A LIQUEFIED COMPRESSED GAS.]] DANGER! FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not breathe gas. Do not ingest. Do not get on skin or clothing. Can cause target organ damage. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing gas. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite. Target organs : Causes damage to the following organs: liver, digestive system. May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Dermal Eyes

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Inhalation Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases

Potential chronic health

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

Teratogenic Effects

Not available Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)