Ethylamine
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CAS
75-04-7
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CH3CH2NH2
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RTECS
KH2100000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Aminoethane, Ethylamine (anhydrous), Monoethylamine
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DOT ID & Guide
1036 / 118
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (18 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 10 ppm (18 mg/m3)
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IDLH
600 ppm
See: 75047
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Conversion
1 ppm = 1.85 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless gas or water-white liquid (below 62°F) with an ammonia-like odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
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MW: 45.1
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BP: 62°F
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FRZ: -114°F
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Sol: Miscible
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VP: 874 mmHg
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IP: 8.86 eV
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RGasD: 1.61
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Sp.Gr: 0.69 (Liquid)
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Fl.P: 1°F
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UEL: 14.0%
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LEL: 3.5%
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Flammable Gas
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong acids; strong oxidizers; copper, tin & zinc in presence of moisture; cellulose nitrate; chlorine; hypochlorites
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH S144 (II-3); OSHA 36
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
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)
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately (liquid)
Skin: Water flush immediately (liquid)
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately (liquid)
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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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption (liquid), ingestion (liquid), skin and/or eye contact (liquid)
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; skin burns, dermatitis
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0153 |
