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Diisopropylamine

Synonyms & Trade Names
DIPA, N-(1-Methylethyl)-2-propanamine
CAS No.
108-18-9
RTECS No.
IM4025000
DOT ID & Guide
1158 132
Formula
[(CH3)2CH]2NH
Conversion
1 ppm = 4.14 mg/m3
IDLH
200 ppm
See: 108189
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL
: TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) [skin]
Measurement Methods

NIOSH S141 (II-4)
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with an ammonia- or fish-like odor.
MW:
101.2
BP:
183°F
FRZ:
-141°F
Sol:
Miscible
VP:
70 mmHg
IP:
7.73 eV
Sp.Gr:
0.72
Fl.P:
20°F
UEL:
7.1%
LEL:
1.1%
Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; nausea, vomiting; headache; visual disturbance
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact (>5%)
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash (>5%)
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 125 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£

Up to 200 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0449
 

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