Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
Please be aware that this old REACH registration data factsheet is no longer maintained; it remains frozen as of 19th May 2023.
The new ECHA CHEM database has been released by ECHA, and it now contains all REACH registration data. There are more details on the transition of ECHA's published data to ECHA CHEM here.
Use of this information is subject to copyright laws and may require the permission of the owner of the information, as described in the ECHA Legal Notice.
EC number: 601-101-8 | CAS number: 111497-86-0
Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
Description of key information
Amine synergist is mainly used as a radiation curing resin for coatings and inks. The REACH-related applications of this substance are in industrial and professional settings. Section 9 details the lifecycle of amine synergist and indicates potential exposure routes. Since the substance is in liquid form, dermal or eye exposure may occur as a result of spills or splashes during transport, process or handling. Because of its low vapour pressure, exposure via inhalation is expected to be minimal under ambient conditions but may occur in situations where the material aerosolizes or volatilizes during use or handling. Spraying applications are not covered by the registrant, unless these are done in a fully closed system.
No published data could be found on the toxicokinetics of amine synergist. However, as per REACH guidance document R7.C, information on absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion may be deduced from the physico-chemical properties, including:
- Water solubility
- Partition coefficient
- Vapour pressure
- Molecular weight
Given the small molecular weight (ca. 319 – 518 g/mol) and the moderate to high water solubility of the main constituents of amine synergist, they are likely to be absorbed into the organisms after oral exposure. This is supported by data on the ‘building block substances’ of amine synergist, i.e. tripropylene glycol (TPG) [1] and diethylamine (DEA) [2].
A study conducted in rat with 14C-labelled TPG shows that the substance is rapidly absorbed if administered by oral gavage(REACH registration of TPG [1]). The greatest percentage of the administered radiolabeled dose was recovered in the urine, with most of the remaining radioactivity exhaled as14CO2. A small amount was recovered in the feces and the final cage wash. Approximately 10% of the radiolabelled dose was recovered from tissues and carcass, in particular liver and kidneys. TPG was extensively metabolized, with only little recovered as unmetabolized parent compound in the urine, the rest being acid-labile conjugates of TPG, free and acid-labile conjugates of dipropylene glycol (DPG), and free and acid-labile conjugates of monopropylene glycol (MPG). Little is known about the further metabolism of TPG, but it appears likely that it may also enter into intermediary metabolism MPG formation. It is noteworthy that a large fraction of the14C-TPG dose was catabolized all the way to 14CO2, indicating considerable breakdown. The data indicate TPG is readily biotransformed to DPG and MPG which is then further oxidized to CO2.
In absence of experimental data on oral absorption of amine synergist, default oral absorption rate of 100% has been assumed in accordance with the ECHA guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment, Chapter R.8, v2.1, Nov, 2012.
Based on the criteria summarised in Table R.7.12-3 of guidance document R7.C, dermal absorption of amine synergistis expected to be slowed due to binding of the acrylate group to the skin. Dermal absorption of TPG is estimated at 0.1% based on animal testing (REACH registration of TPG).
However, in absence of experimental data on dermal absorption of amine synergist, default dermal absorption rate of 100% has been assumed in accordance with the ECHA guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment, Chapter R.8, v2.1, Nov, 2012.
Given the very low to moderate log Kow of the components and hydrolysis products (-2.44 to 2.5), systemic uptake after inhalation exposure is possible, although this would occur only when aerosol or vapour is created under particular conditions (e.g. spraying, elevated temperature/pressure). Under normal use conditions, exposure via inhalation is unlikely given the low vapour pressure of the substance (0.0136 Pa at 20°C).
However, in absence of experimental data on inhalation absorption of amine synergist, default inhalation absorption rate of 100% has been assumed in accordance with the ECHA guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment, Chapter R.8, v2.1, Nov, 2012.
[1] REACH registration of TPG:REACH registration of TPG (EC number 246-466-0):http://echa.europa.eu/en/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/14788
[2] REACH registration of DEA (EC number 203-868-0):http://echa.europa.eu/en/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/15770.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Bioaccumulation potential:
- low bioaccumulation potential
- Absorption rate - oral (%):
- 100
- Absorption rate - dermal (%):
- 100
- Absorption rate - inhalation (%):
- 100
Additional information
Information on Registered Substances comes from registration dossiers which have been assigned a registration number. The assignment of a registration number does however not guarantee that the information in the dossier is correct or that the dossier is compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (the REACH Regulation). This information has not been reviewed or verified by the Agency or any other authority. The content is subject to change without prior notice.
Reproduction or further distribution of this information may be subject to copyright protection. Use of the information without obtaining the permission from the owner(s) of the respective information might violate the rights of the owner.
