| Agent Name |
Diethylenetriamine |
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| CAS Number |
111-40-0 |
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| Formula |
C4-H13-N3 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,2-Ethanediamine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-; 1,4,7-Triazaheptane; 1,5-Diamino-3-azapentane; 2,2'-Diaminodiethylamine; 2,2'-Iminobis(ethanamine); 2-(2-Aminoethylamino)ethylamine; 3-Azapentane-1,5-diamine; Aminoethylethandiamine; Ancamine DETA; Barsamide 115; Bis(2-aminoethyl)amine; Bis(beta-aminoethyl)amine; ChS-P 1; DEH 20; Diethylamine, 2,2'-diamino-; Diethylenetriamine; Epicure T; Epon 3223; Ethylamine, 2,2'-iminobis-; H 9506; Imino-bis-ethylamine; N,N-Bis(2-aminoethyl)amine; N-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2079 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Colorless to yellow liquid with a strong, ammonia-like odor; Note: Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air); [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, fuel component, and saponification agent; [ACGIH] Used in the production of epoxy resin curing agents and reactive polyamide resins; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure; [CHRIS] DETA can cause severe corneal injuries and sensitization of the skin and respiratory tract. [ACGIH] Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using ultrasonic baths, synthetic lubricants, and carbonless copy paper. [Kanerva, p. 1144] Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization or asthma. Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema. [ICSC] Prolonged inhalation can cause asthma. [CAMEO] |
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| Reference Link |
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by diethylenetriamine in carbonless copy paper |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
1 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.23 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 70 mg/m3/4 hr |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 101 deg C; |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DIETHYLENETRIAMINE
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