Agent Name |
Diglycolamine |
CAS Number |
929-06-6 |
Formula |
C4-H11-N-O2 |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
1-Amino-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethane; 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol; 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethylamine; 2-Amino-2'-hydroxydiethyl ether; 2-Aminoethoxyethanol; 5-Aminoethyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether; 5-Hydroxy-3-oxapentylamine; Diethylene glycol amine; Diethylene glycol monoamine; Diglycolamine; beta-(beta-Hydroxyethoxy)ethylamine; beta-Hydroxy-beta'-aminodiethyl ether; beta-Hydroxy-beta'-aminoethyl ether; [ChemIDplus] UN3055 |
Category |
Other Nitrogen Compounds |
Description |
A colorless liquid with a faint fishlike odor; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an emulsifying agent in metalworking fluids; |
Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in a machinist; Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] |
Reference Link |
Contact allergy to diglycolamine in a water-based metalworking fluid |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point =126 deg C; |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-(2-AMINOETHOXY)ETHANOL
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