Product Name: Bis(2-ethylhexyl)amine
Chemical Formula: C16H35N
Synonyms: N,N-bis(2-ethylhexyl)amine; DEHA
CAS Number: 106-20-7
Molecular Weight: 241.46 g/mol
Recommended Uses: Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, processing aid in chemical manufacturing, solvent applications, and surfactant production.
Supplier Details: Manufacturer and distributor contact addresses, emergency telephone numbers for chemical emergencies.
Emergency Overview: Oily, clear to yellowish liquid with faint amine odor, caution advised with eye or skin exposure.
Classification: Hazardous according to GHS criteria
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, harmful if swallowed, may cause respiratory tract irritation with fumes or vapors, suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (reproductive toxicity), dangerous to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Pictograms: Corrosive, exclamation mark, environmental hazard
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area, always wear protective gloves and eye protection, avoid release to the environment, wash thoroughly after handling.
Ingredient: Bis(2-ethylhexyl)amine
Concentration: >95%
Impurities: None determined based on product specification
Other Ingredients: No additional hazardous components present as per safety assessment.
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, provide oxygen or artificial respiration if breathing is difficult, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with plenty of water and soap, do not use solvents, consult medical advice if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, seek immediate medical care if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water if conscious, give small amounts of water to drink, seek immediate medical assistance.
Self-Protection for First Aiders: Use gloves, safety goggles, and respirator to prevent exposure while assisting.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, water spray for larger fires.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Combustion produces irritating or toxic gases including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ammonia.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, cool containers with water spray from a safe distance.
Special Procedures: Avoid inhaling combustion products, evacuate area, contain run-off to prevent environmental contamination.
Explosion Risk: Product is combustible, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, use appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and respirator, avoid breathing vapors.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into water sources, sewers, or confined areas; contain release with dikes or absorbent materials.
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb with inert material such as sand, vermiculite, or earth, place in suitable waste containers for disposal, ventilate area, wash site after material pick-up.
Disposal of Contaminated Material: Treat as hazardous waste, follow local, national, and international regulations for proper disposal.
Safe Handling Practices: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid contact with skin and eyes, use only in well-ventilated areas or under local exhaust, avoid generation of aerosols or vapor.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources, segregate from oxidizing materials, acids, and food items.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, reducing agents.
Specific End Info: Maintain material at room temperature, seal container when not in use, check for leaks periodically.
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limit established, use general ventilation and local exhaust.
Engineering Controls: Use fume hoods, explosion-proof exhaust ventilation, eye-wash stations, safety showers.
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), splash goggles or face shield, full body-covering clothing, in high vapor scenarios use organic vapor respirator.
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, wash hands before breaks and at end of work, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Appearance: Oily, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, fishy amine odor
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: Not measured in water solution
Melting Point: -60°C
Boiling Point: 305°C
Flash Point: 142°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Combustible
Vapor Pressure: 0.02 mmHg at 25°C
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with organic solvents like ether, alcohol
Partition Coefficient: log Kow ~ 6.7
Autoignition Temperature: 280°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Viscosity: ~10 mPa.s at 25°C
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature and normal handling conditions.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents, acids.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from sources of ignition, direct sunlight, moisture, high temperatures.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizers, strong acids, halogens.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 1890 mg/kg; expected moderate oral and dermal toxicity.
Skin Corrosivity/Irritation: Causes moderate to severe skin irritation on prolonged or repeated contact.
Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause severe eye irritation or possible damage with exposure.
Respiratory Sensitization: Vapors can irritate respiratory tract.
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic (IARC, NTP, OSHA)
Mutagenicity: No data suggesting genetic mutation in standard tests.
Reproductive Toxicity: Evidence suggests risk to fertility or fetal development in animal studies via high exposures.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: High doses may impact liver, kidney, or central nervous system.
Other Health Effects: Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory discomfort.
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects, EC50 for Daphnia (48h): 10-100 mg/L, LC50 (Fish, 96h): 75 mg/L.
Persistence and Degradability: Slow biodegradation in aquatic environments.
Bioaccumulative Potential: High potential for bioaccumulation with log Kow above 6.
Mobility in Soil: Strongly adsorbs to soil and sediments, low mobility in environment.
Other Adverse Effects: Risk for water contamination, toxic to microorganisms.
Avoid release to natural ecosystems.
Waste Disposal Methods: Incinerate in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber; alternatively, dispose of as hazardous waste under local, regional, and national regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse containers then dispose as hazardous waste, do not reuse empty packaging.
Special Precautions: Do not dispose into surface water, drains, or general waste.
UN Number: 2734
UN Proper Shipping Name: Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (Bis(2-ethylhexyl)amine)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: II
Transportation Emergency Guide: Refer to Emergency Response Guidebook for required spill/leak and fire response actions.
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Transport Notes: Label container properly, avoid temperature extremes in shipping, carry transport documentation at all times.
OSHA: Classified hazardous under Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA: Listed in the United States Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS: Listed in European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
REACH: Substance registered and subject to SVHC candidate list evaluation
WHMIS Classification (Canada): Class D2B – Toxic, skin/eye irritant
SARA Title III: Not regulated as an extremely hazardous substance
Other Regulation: Follow local, international, and sector-specific requirements for use, transport, and disposal.
