DIETHYLENETRIAMINE†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 111-40-0
Formula

C₄H₁₃N₃

Synonyms

N-(2-aminoethyl)1,2-ethanediamine; bis(2-aminoethyl)amine; DETA; 2,2'-diaminodiethylamine

Physical Properties

Physical description Colorless to yellow liquid with a strong, ammonia-like odor.
Boiling point 405°F Molecular weight 103.2
Freezing point/melting point -38°F Vapor pressure 0.4 mmHg
Flash point 208°F Vapor density 3.48
Specific gravity 0.96 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 1% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 10%
NFPA health rating 3 NFPA fire rating 1
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0921
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media XAD-2 tube (80/40) coated with 10% 1-naphthylisothiocyanate (NITC) [SKC 226-30-18]
Sampling time*

100 min

Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.1 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments HPLC-UV
Method reference OSHA 60 (fully validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA REL-TWA

1 ppm (4 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA

1 ppm [1985]

PEL-TWA

1 ppm (4 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C

10 ppm (42 mg/m³) (Construction and Maritime only)

REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Notes:

The OSHA PEL applies to Construction and Maritime Industries only. See 29 CFR 1926.55 Table 1 and 29 CFR 1915.1000 Table Z-Shipyards.

Notes: Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 06/03/2022