DIETHANOLAMINE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES EYE BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION SAF-T-DATA (tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating 2 - Moderate (Life) Flammability Rating 1 - Slight Reactivity Rating 2 - Moderate Contact Rating 3 - Severe Lab Protective Equip GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES TM TM

Storage

Color Code Green (General Storage)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: TM TM 1 Low vapor pressure makes it a low inhalation hazard unless heated or misted. Vapor or mist cause irritation to the respiratory tract; symptoms include sore throat, sneezing and coughing. May also cause an allergic reaction. Ingestion: Single dose oral toxicity is low. Swallowing large amounts may cause severe mucosal irritation, erythema, blisters, or lesions of the mouth, esophagus, or gastro-intestinal tract. May also cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Estimated lethal dose 20 grams in humans. Many solvents and petroleum-based products with chemical structures similar to this product cause central nervous system depression. It is not known if diethanolamine causes such effects. Skin Contact: May cause irritation and redness. Solutions or contact with wet clothing may cause burns. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. May also cause an allergic reaction. May be absorbed through skin. Eye Contact: Vapor may cause irritation, tears, redness, and pain. Contact may cause severe irritation and corneal damage. May cause burns. Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Animal studies have shown target organ effects on the liver and kidney. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired liver, kidney, and pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this material. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------