N-NITROSOMETHYLETHYLAMINE

Chemical Identification

CAS # 10595-95-6
Formula

C₃H₈N₂O

Synonyms
 

NMEA; NEMA; ethylamine, N-Methyl-N-nitroso; ethylmethylnitrosamine; N,N-methylethylnitrosamine; N-methyl-N-nitrosoethylamine; N-nitrosoethylmethylamine; N-methyl-N-nitroso-ethanamine

Physical Properties

Physical description Pale yellow oil.
Boiling point 170°C Molecular weight 88.11
Freezing point/melting point Vapor pressure
Flash point 76°C Vapor density 0.945
Specific gravity Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) N709
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media ThermoSorb/N air sampler [No longer available]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

75 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

0.2-2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-TEA
Method reference OSHA 38 (fully validated)
Notes
 

This media is no longer available. OSHA staff please contact the SLTC prior to sampling at (801) 233-5100.

Special requirements
 

Store samples in freezer.

* 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
 

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to 1 g or 1 mL.

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 TLV-TWA PEL-TWA
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation
 

NA

Skin notation
 

NA

Skin notation
 

NA

Skin notation
 

NA

Notes:
 

Not established

Notes:
 

Not established

Notes:
 

Not established

Notes:
 

Not established

Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-2B Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/22/2024