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Ethylamine

Synonyms & Trade Names
Aminoethane, Ethylamine (anhydrous), Monoethylamine
CAS No.
75-04-7
RTECS No.
KH2100000
DOT ID & Guide
1036 118
Formula
CH3CH2NH2
Conversion
1 ppm = 1.85 mg/m3
IDLH
600 ppm
See: 75047
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 10 ppm (18 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL
: TWA 10 ppm (18 mg/m3)
Measurement Methods

NIOSH S144 (II-3);
OSHA 36
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless gas or water-white liquid (below 62°F) with an ammonia-like odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
MW:
45.1
BP:
62°F
FRZ:
-114°F
Sol:
Miscible
VP:
874 mmHg
IP:
8.86 eV
Sp.Gr:
0.69 (Liquid)
Fl.P:
1°F
UEL:
14.0%
LEL:
3.5%
RGasD:
1.61
Flammable Gas
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong acids; strong oxidizers; copper, tin & zinc in presence of moisture; cellulose nitrate; chlorine; hypochlorites
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption (liquid), ingestion (liquid), skin and/or eye contact (liquid)
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; skin burns, dermatitis
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact (liquid)
Eyes: Prevent eye contact (liquid)
Wash skin: When contaminated (liquid)
Remove: When wet or contaminated (liquid)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash (liquid), Quick drench (liquid)
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately (liquid)
Skin: Water flush immediately (liquid)
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately (liquid)
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern£

Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Up to 600 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode

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 canister providing protection against the compound of concern
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 1482
 

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