2-Dibutylaminoethanol

  • 2-N,N-Dibutylaminoethanol
  • 2-(Dibutylamino)ethanol
Formula C10H23NO
Structure
Description Colorless liquid with a mild fishlike odor.
Uses Used to make other chemicals.

Registry Numbers and Inventories.
CAS 102-81-8
EC (EINECS/ELINCS) 203-057-1
RTECS KK3850000
RTECS class Primary Irritant
UN (DOT) 2873
Beilstein/Gmelin 1738441
Beilstein Reference 4-04-00-01506
Swiss Giftliste 1 G-1898
Canada DSL/NDSL DSL
US TSCA Listed
Austrailia AICS Listed
New Zealand Listed
Japan ENCS (MITI) Listed
Korea ECL Listed

Properties.
Formula C10H23NO
Formula mass 173.34
Melting point, °C -75
Boiling point, °C 224
Vapor pressure, mmHg 0.1
Vapor density (air=1) 6.0
Critical temperature 412
Critical pressure 22.6
Density 0.8624 g/cm3 (20 C)
Solubility in water 4 g/L
Refractive index 1.4444 (20 C)
Partition coefficient, pKow 2.21

Hazards and Protection.
Storage Keep container closed, in a cool, dry location. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
Handling All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Small spills/leaks Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard.
Stability Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibilities Strong acids and strong oxidizers.
Decomposition Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

Fire.
Flash Point,°C 93
Fire fighting Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources.
Fire potential May burn but does not ignite readily.
Hazards When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards. May polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form.
Combustion products Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
NFPA Health 3
  Flammability 2  
  Reactivity 0  

Health.
Exposure limit(s) NIOSH REL: TWA 2 ppm (14 mg/m3) [skin]
Poison_Class 4
Exposure effects
   Ingestion See Inhalation.
   Inhalation TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
   Skin Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.
   Eyes See Inhalation.

First aid
 
   Ingestion DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.
   Inhalation IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.
   Skin IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
   Eyes First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

Transport.
UN number 2873
Response guide 153
Hazard class 6.1
Packing Group III  
Std. Transport # 4925169