Tetraethylenepentamine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview Color: Yellow Physical State: Liquid Odor: Ammoniacal Hazards of product: DANGER! Causes severe eye burns. Causes severe skin burns. Causes burns of the mouth and throat. Harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause allergic skin reaction. Aspiration hazard. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May react with water. 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: Brief contact may cause skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness and tissue damage. For the major component(s): Classified as corrosive to the skin according to DOT guidelines. Skin Absorption: Prolonged or widespread skin contact may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Skin Sensitization Based on information for component(s) Skin contact may cause an allergic skin reaction. Has caused allergic skin reactions when tested in mice. Individuals having an allergic skin reaction to this product may have an allergic skin reaction to similar material(s). The similar material(s) is/are: Ethylenediamine (EDA). Diethylenetriamine. Piperazine Aminoethylpiperazine (AEP). Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA). Triethylenetetramine (TETA). NHydroxyethylethylenediamine. Inhalation: Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. Swallowing may result in burns of the mouth and throat.

Aspiration hazard

Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, causing tissue damage or lung injury.