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EC/CAS
108-01-0
Name of the chemical
2-dimethylaminoethanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-10-15
Product name
ADDOCAT DMEA
Product Synonyms
DMEA
Chemical name
Ethanol 2-(dimethylamino)-
CAS No.
108-01-0
Emergency telephone
(440) 285-3547
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Company Information
company name
RHEIN CHEMIE CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! Corrosive. Flammable. Color Colorless Form Liquid Odor Ammonia-like Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes skin burns. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes eye burns. May cause a temporary fogging of the eyes. May be harmful if swallowed. Vapors or mist may be a fire and explosion hazard when exposed to high temperature or ignition. Ground containers and equipment before transferring to avoid static sparks. Vapors may spread long distances and ignite. Water may cause Material Name: ADDOCAT DMEA Article Number: 1178702 1 of 9 frothing. Use cold water spray to cool fire-exposed containers to minimize the risk of rupture. Toxic gases/fumes are given off during burning or thermal decomposition. Closed container may explode under extreme heat.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE Inhalation Hazards Acute Inhalation Hazards: This product, based on current information is expected to cause irritation and may also cause burns of the respiratorytract and mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and esophagus. Exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause respiratory tract irritation, sore throat, severe cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Chronic Inhalation Hazards: Depending on the concentration and duration of exposure, repeated and/or prolonged exposure may cause inflammatory and ulcerative changes in the mouth and possibly bronchial and gastrointestinal disturbances. Skin Hazards Acute Skin Hazards: Product is considered corrosive to the skin and is expected to cause severe skin damage resulting in dermatitis and deepburns. Chronic Skin Hazards: Repeated and/or prolonged contact with this product may cause dermatitis or other allergic skin reactions. Eye Hazards Acute Eye Hazards: Exposure to vapor or solution causes severe irritation and possible burns. The amine vapors are irritating and have been reported to cause transient fogging of the eyes or corneal edema. Initial symptoms may be discomfort, tearing and/or blurring of vision, "halo-vision". Permanent eye damage including blindness may result if there is a delay in flushing product from the person's eyes. Chronic Eye Hazards: Effects are expected to be similar to those listed above for acute eye exposure. In addition to effects listed in acute exposure, repeated or prolonged contact may result in conjunctivitis. Ingestion Hazards Acute Ingestion Hazards: This product is moderately toxic by ingestion. May cause nausea and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Chronic Ingestion Hazards: None reported for this product as a whole, expected to be similar to those listed for acute ingestion. Carcinogenic Components: NTP: None IARC: None OSHA: None Medical Conditions May aggravate existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions. Material Name: ADDOCAT DMEA Article Number: 1178702 2 of 9 Aggravated by Exposure: