Agent Name |
N,N-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine |
Alternative Name |
DMAPA |
CAS Number |
109-55-7 |
Formula |
C5-H14-N2 |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
1,3-Propanediamine, N,N-dimethyl-; 1-(Dimethylamino)-3-aminopropane; 1-Amino-3-dimethylaminopropane; 3-(Dimethylamino)-1-propanamine; 3-(Dimethylamino)-1-propylamine; 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine; 3-Amino-1-(dimethylamino)propane; N,N-Dimethyl-1,3-diaminopropane; N,N-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine; N,N-Dimethyl-1,3-propylenediamine; N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-aminopropyl)amine; N,N-Dimethylpropylenediamine; N,N-Dimethyltrimethylenediamine; N-Dimethyltrimethylenediamine; Propylamine, 3-(N,N-dimethylamino)-; gamma-(Dimethylamino)propylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1993; UN2734 |
Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as curing agent for epoxy resins and polyurethanes; used as chemical intermediate in the production of surface active agents for water treatment, motor oil additives, fabric softeners, etc. [HSDB] |
Comments |
Occupational asthma reported in workers manufacturing skis; [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis has been reported in workers handling epoxy resins or using products containing cocamidopropyl betaine. DMAPA is a contaminant in such products and the responsible allergen. [Kanerva, p. 1146] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; A skin sensitizer; [ICSC] |
Reference Link |
Respiratory effects of occupational exposure to an epoxy resin system |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
9.75 mm Hg |
Odor Threshold Low |
0.1 ppm |
Explanatory Notes |
Vapor pressure at 30 degrees C = 1.33 kPa (9.75 mm Hg); [ICSC] Flash point = 90 deg F; Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; |
Reference Link |
3-Dimethylaminopropylamine: a key substance in contact allergy to cocamidopropylbetaine? |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: N,N-DIMETHYL-1,3-PROPANEDIAMINE
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