Diethylamine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

First aid personnel should pay attention to their own safety. If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position (recovery position). Immediately remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:

Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. Immediately administer a corticosteroid from a controlled/metered dose inhaler.

On skin contact:

Immediately wash thoroughly with plenty of water, apply sterile dressings, consult a skin specialist.

On contact with eyes:

Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.

On ingestion:

Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11., Further symptoms are possible

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons:

water jet

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, nitrous gases

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Special protective equipment:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Further information:

Cool endangered containers with water-spray. Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems.

Accidental release measures

Accidental Release Measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For small amounts: Pick up with absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder).

For large amounts: Pump off product.

Cleaning operations should be carried out only while wearing breathing apparatus. Clean contaminated floors and objects thoroughly with water and detergents, observing environmental regulations. Collect waste in suitable containers, which can be labeled and sealed. Incinerate or take to a special waste disposal site in accordance with local authority regulations.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Provide good room ventilation even at ground level (vapours are heavier than air). Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air. Prevent electrostatic charge - sources of ignition should be kept well clear - fire extinguishers should be kept handy.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Segregate from acids and acid forming substances. Segregate from foods and animal feeds.

Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep container dry.

Storage stability:

Storage duration: 24 Months

From the data on storage duration in this safety data sheet no agreed statement regarding the warrantee of application properties can be deduced.

Transport information

Shipping

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Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Components with occupational exposure limits

109-89-7: diethylamine

      TWA value 15 mg/m3 ; 5 ppm (WEL/EH 40 (UK))

      STEL value 30 mg/m3 ; 10 ppm (WEL/EH 40 (UK))

      STEL value 30 mg/m3 ; 10 ppm (OEL (EU))

indicative

      TWA value 15 mg/m3 ; 5 ppm (OEL (EU))

indicative

PNEC

freshwater: 0.04 mg/l

marine water: 0.004 mg/l

intermittent release: 0.046 mg/l

sediment (freshwater): 0.48 mg/kg

sediment (marine water): 0.048 mg/kg

soil: 0.0723 mg/kg

STP: 100 mg/l

DNEL

worker:

Long-term exposure - local effects, Inhalation: 15 mg/m3

worker:

Short-term exposure - local effects, Inhalation: 30 mg/m3

8.2. Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Respiratory protection in case of vapour/aerosol release. Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point <65 °C, f.e. EN 14387 Type AX)

Hand protection:

Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN 374)

Suitable materials for short-term contact (recommended: At least protective index 2, corresponding > 30 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374)

fluoroelastomer (FKM) - 0.7 mm coating thickness

Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.

Supplementary note: The specifications are based on tests, literature data and information of glove manufacturers or are derived from similar substances by analogy. Due to many conditions (e.g. temperature) it must be considered, that the practical usage of a chemical-protective glove in practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined through testing.

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles (cage goggles) (e.g. EN 166) and face shield.

Body protection:

chemical-protection suit (f.e. according to EN 14605)

General safety and hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapour/spray. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Hands and/or face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. Gloves must be inspected regularly and prior to each use.  Replace if necessary (e.g. pinhole leaks). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store work clothing separately.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Reactions with water/air:       Reaction with:       air

      Flammable gases:       yes

Formation of flammable gases:       Remarks:       Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.

10.2. Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with acids. The progress of reaction is exothermic. Some plastics, rubber or coatings can be corroded.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Avoid extreme temperatures.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Substances to avoid:

mercury, phenol, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ketones, nitrites, strong acids, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, nitrosating agents

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products:

carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide

nitrogen oxides

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

The UK Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations (EP) and amendments should be noted (United Kingdom).

This product and any uncleaned containers must be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with the 2005 Hazardous Waste Regulations and amendments (United Kingdom)

Contaminated packaging:

Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible; then it can be passed on for recycling after being thoroughly cleaned.