Dimethylaminopropionitrile
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CAS
1738-25-6
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(CH3)2NCH2CH2CN
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RTECS
UG1575000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
3-(Dimethylamino)propionitrile; N,N-Dimethylamino-3-propionitrile [Note: A component (95%) of NIAX® Catalyst ESN, along with bis(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl) ether (5%).]
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure Limits
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NIOSH REL: See Appendix C (NIAX® Catalyst ESN)
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OSHA PEL: See Appendix C (NIAX® Catalyst ESN)
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid.
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MW: 98.2
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BP: 342°F
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FRZ: -48°F
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Sol: Miscible
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VP(135°F): 10 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr(86°F): 0.86
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Fl.P: 147°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers [Note: Emits toxic oxides of nitrogen and cyanide fumes when heated to decomposition.]
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Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: (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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin; urinary disturbance; neurological disorders; pins & needles in hands & feet; muscle weakness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), nausea, vomiting; decreased nerve conduction in lower legs
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, central nervous system, urinary tract
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