SAFETY DATA SHEET
DMAE
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
Other Names:
2-Dimethylaminoethanol
Product Number(s):
C050
CAS Number:
108-01-0
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use, chemicals. Epoxy accelerator for Spurr's embedding kit.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.
Corrosive
Causes severe burns.
Harmful
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Flammable.
Corrosive
Causes severe burns.
Harmful
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Flammable.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
AcutFlam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
AcutFlam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Ingestion:
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
Eyes:
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin:
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Environment
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
2-dimethylaminoethanol
108-01-0
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a doctor. Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Body protection
Avoid contact with the skin. Wear appropriate clothing. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Fluid, colourless
Odour
Ammonia-like
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
5.6 hPa (4 mm Hg) at 20°C
Density
0.89 g/cm³ (7.427 lbs/gal) at 20°C
Boiling Point
133°C
Melting Point
<-70°C
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
31°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable
Ignition Temperature
220°C
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No further relevant information available.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect.
Skin contact
Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
108-01-0 2-dimethylaminoethanol
Oral LD50 2000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 1370 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 3.25 mg/l (mouse)
108-01-0 2-dimethylaminoethanol
Oral LD50 2000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 1370 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 3.25 mg/l (mouse)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN2051
Proper shipping name
2-Dimethylaminoethanol
Transport hazard class
8
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Not known as a marine pollutant.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Corrosive substances
Additional information
Danger code (Kemler): 83
DOT
· Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
ADR
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
· Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
· Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
· Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
· Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
UN "Model Regulation":
· UN2051, 2-Dimethylaminoethanol, 8 (3), II
DOT
· Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
ADR
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
· Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
· Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
· Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
· Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
UN "Model Regulation":
· UN2051, 2-Dimethylaminoethanol, 8 (3), II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
10 November 2017
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.