General Information
Revision date
2006-09-22
Product name
Triethanolamine Hydrochloride
Product Synonyms
2,2",2"-Nitrilotriethanol Hydrochloride
Chemical name
Triethanolamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.
637-39-8
supplier name
TCI America
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, (703) 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
TCI America
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Potential Acute Health Effects
Irritating to eyes and skin on contact. Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
TUMORIGENIC EFFECTS Mouse TDLo Oral 12285 mg/kg/2.2 years continuous. TOXIC EFFECTS Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. Blood - Lymphomas including Hodgkin's disease. Skin and Appendages - Tumors Mouse TDLo Oral 123 gm/kg/2.2 years continuous. TOXIC EFFECTS Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. Blood - Lymphomas including Hodgkin's disease. Skin and Appendages - Tumors DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions. Section IV.