N-METHYLDIETHANOLAMINE (MDEA)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid Odor: Ammoniacal Hazards of product: DANGER! Causes severe eye burns. Causes burns of the mouth and throat. May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Evacuate area. Keep upwind of spill. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness. Chemical burns may occur. Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause moderate skin irritation with local redness. Repeated contact may cause skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness, swelling, and tissue damage. May cause more severe response if skin is abraded (scratched or cut). May cause more severe response on covered skin (under clothing, gloves). Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Inhalation: At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. If material is heated or aerosol/mist is produced, concentrations may be attained that are sufficient to cause respiratory irritation and other effects. Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Swallowing may result in burns of the mouth and throat. Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. May cause nausea and vomiting. May cause abdominal discomfort or diarrhea. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, causing tissue damage or lung injury.