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Dimethylaminoethoxy ethanol Chemical Sampling Information:
Dimethylaminoethoxy ethanol

General Description
    Synonyms: N,N-dimethylaminodiglycol; 2-(2-dimethylaminoethoxy)ethanol

    OSHA IMIS Code Number: D950

    Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 1704-62-7

    NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: KK6825000

    Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Liquid with an amine odor
      molecular formula: C6H15NO2
      molecular weight: 133.19
      boiling point: 95°C
    Potentially hazardous incompatibilities: oxidizing agents, acids, isocyanates
Health Factors
    Potential symptoms: strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant

    Health Effects: contact dermatitis; exposure to high concentrations may cause eye damage; irritation of nasal passages, throat; cough
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
    Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:

    • sampling media: XAD-7 tubes with 10% phosphoric acid
      analytical solvent: (50:50) Methanol:Deionized Water
      maximum volume: 20 Liters   maximum flow rate: 0.2 L/min
      current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
      method reference: OSHA SLTC In-House File
      method classification: Not validated
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