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
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