Ethylenediamine Anhydrous

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 34 deg C. Danger! Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause liver and kidney damage May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause central nervous system effects. Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). May cause allergic skin and respiratory reaction. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. May cause lung damage. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye burns. May result in corneal injury. Causes redness and pain. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Skin: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Contact with the skin may cause severe irritation and necrosis. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause severe allergic respiratory reaction. Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause heart disturbances, possibly leading to cardiac arrest and death. May cause neurotoxic effects including paresthesia. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Repeated exposure may cause allergic respiratory reaction (asthma).