TRIETHYLAMINE†
CAS # | 121-44-8 |
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Formula |
C₆H₁₅N |
Synonyms |
diethylaminoethane; N,N-diethylaminoethane; TEA |
Physical description | Colorless liquid with a strong, ammonia-like odor. | ||
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Boiling point | 193°F | Molecular weight | 101.22 |
Freezing point/melting point | -175°F | Vapor pressure | 54 mmHg |
Flash point | 20°F | Vapor density | 3.48 |
Specific gravity | 0.73 | Ionization potential | 7.50 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.2% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 8% |
NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
Historical exceedance percentage | |||
Target organs |
Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2480 | ||
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Sampling group | |||
Sampler/Sampling media | XAD-7 tube (80/40 mg) coated with phosphoric acid [SKC 226-98] | ||
Sampling time* | 100 min |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.1 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
Method reference | OSHA PV2060 (partially validated) | ||
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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.
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Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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 |
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PEL-TWA |
25 ppm (100 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA |
0.5 ppm [2014] |
PEL-TWA | ||
PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL |
1 ppm [2014] |
PEL-STEL | |||
PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C |
1 ppm (4.1 mg/m³) |
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Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | ||||
Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
200 ppm |
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Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 | Notes: | ||||||
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: |
Additional Resources and Literature References
NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Triethylamine NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Triethylamine Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 07/13/2021