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2-aminoethanol
EC / List no.: 205-483-3
CAS no.: 141-43-5
Mol. formula: C2H7NO
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance causes severe skin burns and eye damage, is harmful if swallowed, is harmful in contact with skin and is harmful if inhaled.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance is toxic if inhaled, causes serious eye damage, is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects, may cause respiratory irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction and may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- Substance included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP).
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants,
coating products,
polishes and waxes,
washing & cleaning products,
lubricants and greases,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
inks and toners.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal) and
of articles where the substances are not intended to be released and where the conditions of use do not promote release.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles and
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones) and
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
non-metal-surface treatment products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
laboratory chemicals,
coating products,
metal surface treatment products,
washing & cleaning products,
fertilisers,
plant protection products,
polymers and
fuels.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work,
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
printing and recorded media reproduction,
scientific research and development and
health services.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
fabricated metal products,
wood and wood products and
.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
plant protection products,
fertilisers,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
inks and toners,
metal working fluids and
extraction agents.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
metal surface treatment products,
adsorbents,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
inks and toners and
laboratory chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
mining.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
textile, leather or fur,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
wood and wood products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023