NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

2-Diethylaminoethanol CAS 100-37-8
(C2H5)2NCH2CH2OH RTECS KK5075000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Diethylaminoethanol; 2-Diethylaminoethyl alcohol; N,N-Diethylethanolamine; Diethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; 2-Hydroxytriethylamine
DOT ID & Guide
2686 132
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL: TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 100 ppm Conversion 1 ppm = 4.79 mg/m3
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a nauseating, ammonia-like odor.
MW: 117.2
BP: 325°F
FRZ: -94°F
Sol: Miscible
VP: 1 mmHg
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: 0.89
Fl.P: 126°F
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100�F and below 140�F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2007
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash (>5%), Quick drench
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 100 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
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 organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; nausea, vomiting
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION