Ethyl(methyl)amine

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice:

Under the shower: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing (including shoes).

Inhalation:

Move patient from contaminated area to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Keep under medical surveillance. In case of

problems : Hospitalise.

Skin contact:

Wash immediately, abundantly and thoroughly with water. Consult a physician. In case of extensive burns, hospitalize.

Eye contact:

Wash open eyes immediately, abundantly and thoroughly for at least 15 minutes. Consult an ophthalmologist immediately.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth and lips with plenty of water if the subject is conscious, then hospitalize.

Protection of first-aiders:

If entering a saturated atmosphere, wear a self contained breathing apparatus. Protective clothing and impermeable gloves.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, Foam, Dry powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Flammable., Thermal decomposition giving toxic products:, Ammonia, Carbon oxides

Formation of toxic products through combustion:, Nitriles, Cyanides

Possible re-ignition of vapours from a distance

Advice for firefighters:

Specific methods:

Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Ensure containers can be rapidly moved. In case of fire nearby, remove exposed containers.

Prohibit all sources of sparks and ignition - Do not smoke.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters:

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete suit protecting against chemicals.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Prohibit all sources of sparks and ignition

- Do not smoke. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. Prohibit contact

with skin and eyes.

Environmental precautions:

Prevent product from entering drains. Dam up with sand or inert earth (do not use combustible materials). Should not be released into the

environment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Recovery:

Pump into a labelled inert emergency tank. Moist product : absorb the remainder with an inert absorbent material.

Capture the gas with fine water spray (scrubbing), collect and treat contaminated water.

Neutralisation:

Neutralize with a sodium bisulphate solution.

Elimination:

Destroy the product by incineration (in accordance with local and national regulations).

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Technical measures/Precautions:

Storage and handling precautions applicable to products: Liquid. Extremely flammable Corrosive. Harmful. With vapours explosive in air.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery. Provide self-contained breathing apparatus nearby (for emergency intervention).

Provide fire-blanket nearby. Provide waterproof electrical equipment. Provide water supplies, ocular fountains and showers near the point of

use.

Safe handling advice:

Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Open drum carefully as content may be under pressure. Do not use air for transfers.

Prohibit all sources of sparks and ignition - Do not smoke. Use only in an area containing explosion proof equipment.

Hygiene measures:

Prohibit contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapours. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Wash hands after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Store protected from moisture and heat. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide a catch-tank in a bunded area. Provide impermeable floor.

Provide electrical earthing of equipment and electrical equipment usable in explosive atmospheres.

Do not store above: 50 °C

Incompatible products:

Strong oxidizing agents, Perchlorates, Nitrates, Peroxides, Strong acids, Water, Halogens, Product likely to react violently in alkaline

environment, Nitrous acid - Nitrites - Oxygen

Packaging material:

Recommended: Ordinary steel, Protected glass (for small quantities)

To be avoided: Aluminium and copper alloys., Zinc and alloys, Test with synthetic materials

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2733

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

AMINES, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Chemical name:

(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Labels:

3 + 8

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2733

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

AMINES, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Chemical name:

(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Labels:

3 + 8

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2733

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

AMINES, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Chemical name:

(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Labels:

3 + 8

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2733

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Amines, flammable, corrosive, n.o.s.
(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Chemical name:

.(ETHYLMETHYLAMINE)

Labels:

3 + 8

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls:

General protective measures: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection: Low concentrations or short activity: Mask with specific cartridge Recommended Filter type:

A2B2E2K2P3

High concentrations or prolonged activity: Self contained Breathing Apparatus

Hand protection: Gloves (PVC, neoprene)

According to permeation index EN 374: 1 (time elapsed > 10 mins)

Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields

Skin and body protection: At the workplace : Protective clothing (cotton)

Intervention at incident: Waterproof suit

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity & Chemical stability:

The product is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid:

Temperatures above 50 °C

Exposure to moisture. Protect from heat.

Incompatible materials to avoid:

• Violent reaction and flammability with :, Oxidizing agents, Nitrates, Peroxides

• Very exothermic reaction and possibility of spitting with :, Strong acids, Halogens, Product likely to react violently in alkaline environment

• Formation of toxic products (n-nitrosamines) with:, Nitrous acid and other nitrosating agents, Nitrites, Oxygen

• Very exothermic reaction with :, Water

Corrosion with : light metals and alloys

Hazardous decomposition products:

Thermal decomposition giving toxic and corrosive products :, Ammonia, Carbon oxides, Nitriles, Cyanides

Disposal considerations

Disposal of product: Neutralize with a sodium bisulphate solution. Destroy the product by incineration (in accordance with

local and national regulations).

Disposal of packaging: Purging of residual gases in empty packaging is obligatory before recovery. Destroy packaging by

incineration at an approved waste disposal site. Clean container with water. Recover waste water for

processing later.