MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- MONOETHANOLAMINE  -- 6810-00-922-0866
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MONOETHANOLAMINE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-922-0866
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:06AP9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:06AP9

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHANOLAMINE
CAS:141-43-5
RTECS #:KJ5775000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:3 PPM/6 STEL
ACGIH TLV:3 PPM/6 STEL; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 2100 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-VAPORS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
    TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSURE TO HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS MAY
    CAUSE PULMONARY IRRITATION, KIDNEY & LIVER DAMAGE. INGESTION-MAY
    CAUSE SYSTEMIC POISIONING. SKIN- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE-VAPORS &
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: SKIN-MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-SORE THROAT, COUGHING, RESPIRATORY
    DISTRESS, HEADACHE, LETHARGY AND NARCOSIS. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE
    MUCOSAL BURNS OF THE MOUTTH & ESOPHAGUS, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA AND
    VOMITING. SKIN-REDNESS  AND PAIN. EYE-BURNS, REDNESS, PAIN AND
    BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY AND PULMONARY FUNCTION MAY BE
    MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRE SH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING OR HARD TO BREATH, PERFORM CPR OR GIVE
    OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY
    GIVING 3 GLASS OF WATER/MILK & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL
    DOC.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:185F,85C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:780C
Lower Limits:5.5%
Upper Limits:17%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE. WATER SPRAY MAY BE UASED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR0AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS. WATER MAY BE USED TO FLUSH
    SPILLS AWAY FROM EXPOSURE & TO DILUTE TO SPILLS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. PERSONNEL
    SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/ RESPIRATORS. SPILL MAY BE ABSORBED
    WITH PAPER TOWELS, PLACED IN A METAL PAN, EVAPORATED IN AFUME HOOD
    & CONTANERIZED FOR	DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT OR
    IGNITION. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONATCT WITH COPPER OR ALLOYS. TEA IS SUITABLY
    HANDLED IN STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOR
    STORAGE OF AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS. OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS
    PREFERRED. ISOLATE FROM  ACIDIC MATERIALS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED A FULL FACEPIECE CHEMICAL
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN, IN GENERAL, UP TO 100 TIMES TYHE
    TLV. ALTERNATIVELY, A SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR OR
    AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE  WORN.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
    KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW AIRBORNE EDXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    INCLUDING BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRONS OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 1000 LBS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F7
Boiling Pt:=170.C, 338.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=10.C, 50.F
Vapor Pres:0.4 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.10
Spec Gravity:1.02
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. AMMONIA-LIKE ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, CARBON DIOXIDE IN AIR,
    COPPER, ACROLEIN, ACRYLIC ACID, NITRIC ACID, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HYGROSCOPIC. ABSORBS CARBON DIOXIDE. A
    STRONG BASE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND
    CARBON WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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