| Agent Name |
Tetraethylenepentamine |
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| CAS Number |
112-57-2 |
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| Formula |
C8-H23-N5 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,11-Diamino-3,6,9-triazaundecane; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N'-(2-((2-aminoethyl)amino)ethyl)-; 1,4,7,10,13-Pentaazatridecane; 3,6,9-Triazaundecane-1,11-diamine; DEH 26; N-(2-Aminoethyl)-N-(2-((2-aminoethyl)amino)ethyl-1,2-ethanediamine); Tetraethylene pentamine; Tetraethylenepentamine; Tetraethylpentylamine; Tetren; [ChemIDplus] UN2320 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Yellow viscous, hygroscopic liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make oil and fuel additives, paints, and asphalt adhesives; [INCHEM] Used as an epoxy resin hardener; [Reference #1] |
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| Comments |
Highly irritating to eyes and skin; [HSDB] May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [CAMEO] Corrosive to eyes and skin; A skin sensitizer; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Reference Link |
Occupational epoxy dermatitis with patch test reac...[Contact Dermatitis. 1998] - PubMed Result |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
8 x 10 -07 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.1 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 > 9.9 ppm/8h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 163 deg C; [HSDB] Odor threshold low from CHEMINFO; |
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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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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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