Diethylaminoethane; N,N-diethylethanamine; TEA

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview -------------------------- DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, LIVER, AND KIDNEYS. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison) Flammability Rating: 3 - Severe (Flammable) Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Corrosive. Toxic by inhalation. Vapors cause irritation to the respiratory tract; symptoms may include sneezing, coughing, nausea, difficulty in breathing, and pulmonary edema. Ingestion: Corrosive. Toxic! May cause burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach with severe abdominal pain and collapse. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during swallowing or vomiting, resulting in lung damage. Skin Contact: Corrosive. Contact can cause redness, pain, and skin burns. Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic poisoning. Eye Contact: Corrosive. Liquid contact will produce severe eye injury. Vapors are irritating, causing redness, pain, blurred vision, lacrimation, conjunctivitis, and corneal edema. Corneal injury may be severe and extensive, and if not treated promptly, could result in permanent impairment of vision. Chronic Exposure: May cause secondary burns to skin from long exposure. Animal studies have shown target organ effects on heart, liver and kidneys. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye problems, impaired liver, kidney, respiratory or cardiovascular function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.