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Safety Data Sheet: Section 1: Identification of The Substance/Mixture and of The Company/Undertaking
Safety Data Sheet: Section 1: Identification of The Substance/Mixture and of The Company/Undertaking
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Not hazardous
Physical hazards
Health hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
No information available
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No information available.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and
sources of ignition.
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. Do not ingest.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do
not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash hands before
breaks and at the end of workday.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep under nitrogen.
Use in laboratories
Exposure limits
List source(s): IRE - 2010 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001.
Published by the Health and Safety Authority.
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Component European Union The United Kingdom France Belgium Spain
Triethanolamine TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 uren TWA / VLA-ED: 5 mg/m3
(8 horas)
Monitoring methods
BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of
exposure to chemical and biological agents.
Engineering Measures
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the
workstation location.
Respiratory Protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.
Large scale/emergency use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
Recommended Filter type: Particle filter
Small scale/Laboratory use Maintain adequate ventilation
Recommended half mask:- Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN
141
Odor Ammonia-like
Odor Threshold No data available
pH 10.5 15 g/L water
Melting Point/Range 21 °C / 69.8 °F
Softening Point No data available
Boiling Point/Range 360 °C / 680 °F
Flash Point 190 °C / 374 °F Method - No information available
Evaporation Rate No data available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Liquid
Explosion Limits Lower 3.6
Upper 7.2
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Vapor Pressure <0.01 mmHg @ 20 °C
Vapor Density 5.14 (Air = 1.0)
Specific Gravity / Density 1.125
Bulk Density Not applicable Liquid
Water Solubility freely soluble
Solubility in other solvents No information available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)
Component log Pow
Triethanolamine -2.53
Autoignition Temperature 325 - °C / 617 - °F
Decomposition Temperature No data available
Viscosity 600 mPa.s at 25 °C
Explosive Properties No information available
Oxidizing Properties No information available
Product Information
(b) skin corrosion/irritation; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
(c) serious eye damage/irritation; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
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(f) carcinogenicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product
(g) reproductive toxicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
(h) STOT-single exposure; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
(i) STOT-repeated exposure; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
(j) aspiration hazard; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
12.4. Mobility in soil The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems . Will likely be mobile in the
environment due to its water solubility. Highly mobile in soils
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13.1. Waste treatment methods
Waste from Residues / Unused Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
Products hazardous waste. Consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
Contaminated Packaging Empty remaining contents. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Do not re-use
empty containers.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but
application specific.
Other Information Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product
was used.
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
14.4. Packing group
National Regulations
Legend
CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b)
Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic
Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - Chinese Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of ICAO/IATA - International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air
Dangerous Goods by Road Transport Association
IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Organization/International Maritime MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Dangerous Goods Code Ships
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ATE - Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF - Bioconcentration factor VOC - Volatile Organic Compounds
Key literature references and sources for data
Suppliers safety data sheet, Chemadvisor - LOLI, Merck index, RTECS
Training Advice
Chemical hazard awareness training, incorporating labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
hygiene.
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