Agent Name |
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine |
Alternative Name |
Aminoethylethanolamine |
CAS Number |
111-41-1 |
Formula |
C4-H12-N2-O |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
(2-Aminoethyl)ethanolamine; (2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine; (beta-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine; 1-(2-(Hydroxyethyl)amino)-2-aminoethane; 2-((2-Aminoethyl)amino)ethanol; Aminoethyl ethanolamine; Ethanolethylene diamine; Hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine; Monoethanolethylenediamine; N-(2-Aminoethyl)ethanolamine; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine; N-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine; N-Aminoethyl ethanolamine; N-Aminoethylethanolamine; N-Hydroxyethyl-1,2-ethanediamine; beta-Aminoethyl-beta-hydroxyethylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN8027 |
Category |
Ethanolamines |
Description |
A clear colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, textile finishing compound, and additive to oils in metal cutting; [HSDB] Occupational asthma reported in solderer and cable jointer; [Malo] |
Comments |
Liquid causes second degree burns after contact for a few minutes. [CHRIS] A mild irritant to the skin and a severe irritant to the eyes; [CAMEO] Aminoethylethanolamine-based fluxes are skin sensitizers; they are commonly used in the soldering of printed circuit boards. [Marks, p. 318] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
0.000819 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 132 deg C; VP from HSDB; |
Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMINOETHYL ETHANOLAMINE
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