Triethylamine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.