Triethylamine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 4] WHMIS 2015: Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 3] Acute Toxicity - Inhalation [Category 4] Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 1A] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 3] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 2] Flammable Liquids [Category 2] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 2] Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term) [Category 3]

Signal word

Danger!

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic in contact with skin Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Causes damage to: Central Nervous System May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Respiratory System

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Prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If exposed: Call a poison center or doctor. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, dry sand or foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).

2.3 Other hazards

None. [HNOC]