| Agent Name |
Diethanolamine |
|---|
| CAS Number |
111-42-2 |
|---|
| Formula |
C4-H11-N-O2 |
|---|
| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
|---|
| Synonyms |
2,2'-Dihydroxydiethylamine; 2,2'-Iminobisethanol; 2,2'-Iminodi-1-ethanol; 2,2'-Iminodiethanol; 2-(2-Hydroxyethylamino)ethanol; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; DEA; Dabco DEOA-LF; Di(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; Di(beta-hydroxyethyl)amine; Diaethanolamin [German]; Diethanolamin [Czech]; Diethanolamine; Diethylamine, 2,2'-dihydroxy-; Diethylolamine; Diolamine; Diolamine (VAN); Iminodiethanol; N,N'-Iminodiethanol; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; N,N-Di(hydroxyethyl)amine; N,N-Diethanolamine; Niax DEOA-LF; [ChemIDplus] UN8027; UN3082 |
|---|
| Category |
Ethanolamines |
|---|
| Description |
Colorless crystals or a syrupy, white liquid (above 82 degrees F) with a mild, ammonia-like odor; [NIOSH] Deliquescent; [CHEMINFO] |
|---|
| Sources/Uses |
Used as a detergent in paints, cutting oils, and cleaners; also used to make resins and plasticizers; [ACGIH] Used in metalworking fluids for cutting, stamping, and die-casting operations; [HSDB] Used in photography (color developing baths); [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] |
|---|
| Comments |
Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure; [CHRIS] Diethanolamine is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] Cases of occupational asthma have been reported. [Reference #1] May cause kidney and liver injury; [ICSC] |
|---|
| Reference Link |
Diethanolamine-induced occupational asthma, a case report |
|---|
| Exposure Assessment |
|---|
| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
|---|
| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.46 ppm |
|---|
| Vapor Pressure |
0.00028 mm Hg |
|---|
| Explanatory Notes |
See 2008 Notice of Intended Changes; [ACGIH] Flash point = 279 deg F; |
|---|
| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
|---|
| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
|---|
| Adverse Effects |
|---|
| Asthma |
Yes |
|---|
| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
|---|
| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
|---|
| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
|---|
| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
|---|
| Links to Other NLM Databases |
|---|
| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DIETHANOLAMINE
|
|---|
|
|
