SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- DIETHANOLAMINE#D8885  -- 6810-00-290-4104
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DIETHANOLAMINE#D8885
MSDS Date:12/02/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-290-4104
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Address:3500 DEKALB STREET
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-8070
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:DIETHANOLAMINE  (SARA III)
CAS:111-42-2
RTECS #:KL2975000
OSHA PEL:3 PPM
ACGIH TLV:3 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:710 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CORROSIVE TO SKIN,MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE:MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED:PULMONARY
    EDEMA,CHEMICA PNEUMONITIS,BURNING SENSATION TO
    EYES,SKIN,COUGHING,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING.MAY BE SOME ALLERGIC R
    EACTION.CHRONIC:DAMAGE TO ALL BODY TISSUES,PULMONARY EDEMA,CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.SKIN &
    EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL
    HELP.INGESTION:RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER & SEEK MEDICAL HELP
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:280F/138C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:689C
Lower Limits:1.6
Upper Limits:10.6
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC VAPORS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AS FULL
    PROTECTION:REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT
    AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS,RUBBERS/NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES/FACE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PERSONAL PROTECTION;SAFETY
    GLASSES,SAFETY GOGGLES/SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES:DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.DO NOT USE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:423C/217C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:27C-30
Vapor Pres:<0.98
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:1.097
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,AMMONIUM ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS,COPPER,COPPER ALLYS,ZINC.GALVANISED IRON,ACIDS,ABSORBS
    CO*2 FROM AIR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2,& NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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