ETHYLENE DI AMINE (EDA)

Chemica Name

Concentration

CAS Number

60-100%

107-15-3

Odour

Smells of hydrocarbon.

Appearance

Appearance: Colorless, viscous liquid Danger! Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause allergic respiratory and skin reaction. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). 

Contactwith  eyes          

Causes irritation.

Contact with skin

Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Undiluted EDA is corrosive to rabbit skin, causing complete tissue destruction after 6 to 12 minutes.

Inhalation

Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness (R67), In cases of severe exposure, anaesthesia may develop, In cases of severe exposure, chronic pneumonitis may develop.

Ingestion

Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause liver and kidney damage. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: May cause severe allergic respiratory reaction. Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause asthma. Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Repeated exposure may cause allergic respiratory reaction (asthma).

General

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) (S45).

Contact with skin

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. 

Contact with eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 

Ingestion

Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. 

Inhalation

Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

General

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) (S45).

Personal Precautions

Wear protective clothing as per section 8. General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.

Environmental Precautions

Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses.

Immediate Actions

Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination (S57).

Clean Up Actions

Absorb spillage in inert material and shovel up. Ventilate the area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete

Special Precautions

Wear protective clothing as per section 8. Vapours are heavier than air and may travel considerable distances to a source of ignition and flashback  Wear suitable respiratory protection.

Handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation or respiratory protection. 

Storage

Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, wellventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Store protected from moisture. Do not store in copper or copper alloy storage vessels

Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place (S3/7/9).Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Exposure Limits

OSHA Vacated PELs: Ethylenediamine: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA

Exposure controls

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.

Occupational exposure controls

Wear suitable protective clothing, including eye/face protection and gloves (neoprene or nitrile are recommended) Respiratory protection may be required under exceptional  circumstances  when  excessive air contamination exists.   We arapproved respirator if exposure likely to exceed MEL/OES

Odour

Smells Ammonia-like

Appearance

Liquid, colourless, soluble in water

pH

 11.9 (25% aq soln) 

Vapor Pressure

Vapor Density

Not available

Freezing/Melting Point

Not available

Evaporation Rate

Not available

Decomposition Temperature

Not available

Boiling Point

Not available

Viscosity

Not available

Toxicological information

RTECS: CAS# 107-15-3: KH8575000. CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000. LD50/LC50: CAS# 107-15-3: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 300 mg/m3; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1200 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 730 uL/kg CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg

Inhalation

Epidemiology: Edema of the epithelium of the cornea, generally without pain, has been produced by amine vapors, causing colored haloes to be seen around lights, usually in the evening, after industrial exposure to the vapors of various amines.

Contact with skin

Prolonged skin contact will result in defatting of the skin, leading to irritation, and in some cases, dermatitis.

Contact with eyes

In cases of severe exposure, irritation may develop.

Ingestion

May cause gastro-intestinal disturbances.Aspiration hazard Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed (R65).

Carcinogenicity

Carcinogenicity: CAS# 107-15-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Ecotoxicity

Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 115.7 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static Condition Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 230.0 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static Condition Water flea EC50 = 0.88 mg/L; 48 Hr.; Unspecified Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 20.0 mg/L; 15 Minutes; Microtox test Chub (fresh water) 60ppm/24H (lethal) Rainbow trout LC50=230 mg/L/48H 

Mobility

Insoluble in water.

Persistence and Biodegradability

Biodegradability 67 % (OECD 301F).

Bioaccumulation Potential

Low bioaccumulation potential.    

Adverse Effects

Environmental: On soil, substance will leach and volatilize. In water, substance will form alkaline solution and will biodegrade. Bioconcentration is not predicted. In air, substance will react with hydroxyl radicals and carbon dioxide. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): 75% (theory), 5 days

Classification

EU Waste class: 07.01. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations

Disposal considerations

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.

Risk Phrases

Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed (R65).Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking (R66)

Safety Phrases

Do not breathe vapour/fumes(S23)  Avoid contact with skin (S24) Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection (S37/39) If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label (S62).