Label abbreviations descriptions

ETHYLAMINE†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 75-04-7
Formula

C₂H₇N
Synonyms

aminoethane; ethylamine (anhydrous); monoethylamine

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless gas or water-white liquid (below 62°F) with an ammonia-like odor.
Boiling point 62°F Molecular weight 45.1
Freezing point/melting point -114°F Vapor pressure 874 mmHg
Flash point 1°F Vapor density 1.61
Specific gravity 0.69 (liquid) Ionization potential 8.86 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 3.5% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 14%
NFPA health rating 3 NFPA fire rating 4
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.) 1070
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Analytical method instruments
Method reference OSHA 36 (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 Infrared spectrophotometer
Model/Type Miran 1A & 1B
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions) 		1.4 ppm@3.4 µm

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
 

10 ppm (18 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA
 

10 ppm (18 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA
 

5 ppm [2012]

 PEL-TWA
 

5 ppm (9.2 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

15 ppm [2012]

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

 

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

Y
Notes:
 

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

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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 : 01/29/2021