NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Ethanolamine CAS 141-43-5
NH2CH2CH2OH RTECS KJ5775000
Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Aminoethanol, beta-Aminoethyl alcohol, Ethylolamine, 2-Hydroxyethylamine, Monoethanolamine
DOT ID & Guide
2491 153
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 3 ppm (8 mg/m3) ST 6 ppm (15 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL�: TWA 3 ppm (6 mg/m3)
IDLH 30 ppm Conversion 1 ppm = 2.50 mg/m3
Physical Description
Colorless, viscous liquid or solid (below 51°F) with an unpleasant, ammonia-like odor.
MW: 61.1
BP: 339°F
FRZ: 51°F
Sol: Miscible
VP: 0.4 mmHg
IP: 8.96 eV

Sp.Gr: 1.02
Fl.P: 186°F
UEL: 23.5%
LEL(284°F): 3.0%

Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140�F and below 200�F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong acids, iron [Note: May attack copper, brass, and rubber.]
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: Daily
Provide: Eyewash
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 30 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with 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 = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*/(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 canister providing protection against the compound of concern/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; drowsiness
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
See also: INTRODUCTION