| Agent Name |
1-Aminoethylpiperazine |
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| CAS Number |
140-31-8 |
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| Formula |
C6-H15-N3 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1-(2-Aminoethyl)piperazine; 1-Piperazineethanamine; 1-Piperazineethylamine; Aminoethylpiperazine; N-(2-Aminoethyl)piperazine; N-(beta-Aminoethyl)piperazine; Piperazine, 1-(2-aminoethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] UN2815 |
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| Category |
Amines, Heterocyclic |
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| Description |
Colorless to light colored liquid; |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an epoxy curing agent and chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, antihelmintics, and surface-active agents; [HSDB] Used as an epoxy resin hardener; [Sullivan, p. 473] |
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| Comments |
Liquid causes second or third degree burns after short contact. [CHRIS] Pulmonary edema may result from inhalation of high concentrations. [NJ-HSFS] Can cause coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath if inhaled; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.04 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.1 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 93 deg C; Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1-AMINOETHYLPIPERAZINE
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