Product Name: 2-Ethylamine
Other Names: Ethylamine, 2-; Ethanamine, 2-; 2-Aminoethane
CAS Number: 109-89-7
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, industrial raw material, chemical synthesis
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GHS Classification: Flammable Liquid Category 2; Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4; Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4; Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1
Pictograms: Flame, Skull and Crossbones, Corrosive
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapor; Harmful if swallowed; Harmful if inhaled; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames; Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection; Avoid breathing vapors; Wash thoroughly after handling; If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
Chemical Name: 2-Ethylamine
Concentration: ≥ 99%
Molecular Formula: C2H7N
Molecular Weight: 45.08 g/mol
Impurities: Trace water, lower alkylamines (typically below 1%)
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing; seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing; flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical advice for burns or irritation.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and continue rinsing; immediate medical attention required for irritation or damage.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting; get medical aid at once.
Most Important Symptoms: Coughing, burns, irritation/redness to skin and eyes, difficulty breathing.
Advice for Medical Personnel: Symptomatic treatment; provide oxygen if breathing difficulty worsens.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide; water spray for large fires.
Unsuitable Media: Direct streams of water can spread burning material.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia.
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Fire/Explosion Hazards: Vapors can form explosive mixtures with air; containers may explode if heated.
Precautions: Evacuate area, remove combustibles, cool surrounding containers.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel; avoid contact with skin or eyes; ventilate affected area.
Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety eyewear, protective clothing, and respiratory mask if vapors are present.
Spill Response: Absorb spills with inert material such as sand or vermiculite; avoid release to environment.
Cleanup Methods: Shovel in appropriate container for disposal; wash contaminated area with plenty of water.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe; do not allow to enter drains or surface water.
Safe Handling: Work in a well-ventilated area; ground and bond containers during transfer; avoid all personal contact.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area; change contaminated clothing.
Storage Requirements: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, explosion-proof area away from heat, direct sunlight, and incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents and acids.
Storage Temperature: Ideally below 25°C (77°F); avoid freezing.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents, copper, zinc, and their alloys.
Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV: 5 ppm (TWA); OSHA PEL: 10 ppm (TWA)
Ventilation: Ensure local exhaust ventilation at sources of vapor emission.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator for organic vapors or supplied-air respirators in poorly ventilated areas.
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene recommended).
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles and a face shield.
Skin and Body Protection: Long-sleeved chemical-resistant clothing, lab coat, and closed footwear.
Hygiene: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse; avoid skin contact.
Physical State: Colorless liquid or gas with a strong ammonia odor
Melting Point: -104°C (-155.2°F)
Boiling Point: 16.6°C (61.9°F)
Flash Point: -17°C (1.4°F, closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: 1.6 atm at 20°C
Density: 0.693 g/cm3 at 20°C
Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, and ether
pH: Strongly alkaline in water
Viscosity: Not available
Odor Threshold: 2.5 ppm
Evaporation Rate: Rapid under normal atmospheric conditions
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): -0.38
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions.
Reactivity: Reacts violently with acids, oxidizing materials, and some metals.
Hazardous Reactions: Produces toxic gases with strong oxidizers; can form explosive mixtures in air.
Conditions to Avoid: Elevated temperatures, open flames, moisture, sources of ignition.
Decomposition Products: Ammonia, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin/eye contact, ingestion.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) 649 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (rat, 4h) 6,400 ppm; Dermal LD50 (rabbit) 730 mg/kg
Short-Term Effects: May cause severe skin and eye burns, respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, coughing.
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause dermatitis, sensitization, respiratory issues.
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity reported.
Mutagenicity: Data not sufficient for classification.
Other Information: May aggravate pre-existing respiratory or skin conditions.
Ecotoxicity: Aquatic toxicity to fish (LC50 [96h] = 141 mg/L, Oncorhynchus mykiss), invertebrates and algae.
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, log Kow indicates low potential for bioaccumulation.
Mobility in Soil: Moderate to high; can migrate in water.
Other Adverse Effects: Discharge into waterways may harm aquatic life by altering pH.
Waste Treatment: Use licensed chemical waste disposal facility; do not pour into drains or the environment.
Container Disposal: Rinse container and dispose of as chemical waste; follow local, regional, and national regulations.
Precautions for Incineration: Avoid producing nitrogen oxides; incinerate in a controlled facility.
Special Considerations: Consult local environmental and hazardous waste authorities.
UN Number: UN1036
Proper Shipping Name: 2-Ethylamine, Solution or 2-Ethylamine
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquid), 8 (Corrosive)
Packing Group: I (high danger)
Marine Pollutant: No
Labeling: Flammable Liquid, Corrosive
Special Provisions: Secure tightly; segregate from food and feedstuffs during shipment.
Regulatory Codes: ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA listed
US OSHA: Listed as hazardous; subject to workplace chemical safety requirements
TSCA: Listed
SARA Title III: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance; subject to general reporting
REACH (EU): Registered substance
WHMIS (Canada): B2 (Flammable), D1B (Toxic), E (Corrosive)
Other National Regulations: Subject to national chemical inventories and occupational exposure limits
State Regulations: California Proposition 65: Not listed
