NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Ethylenediamine

CAS 107-15-3

NH2CH2CH2NH2

RTECS KH8575000
Synonyms & Trade Names
1,2-Diaminoethane; 1,2-Ethanediamine; Ethylenediamine (anhydrous)
DOT ID & Guide
1604 132

Exposure
Limits

NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m3)
IDLH 1000 ppm See: 107153 Conversion 1 ppm = 2.46 mg/m3
Physical Description
Colorless, viscous liquid with an ammonia-like odor. [fungicide] [Note: A solid below 47°F.]
MW: 60.1
BP: 241°F
FRZ: 47°F
Sol: Miscible
VP: 11 mmHg
IP: 8.60 eV

Sp.Gr: 0.91
Fl.P: 93°F
UEL(212°F): 12%
LEL(212°F): 2.5%

Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong acids & oxidizers, carbon tetrachloride & other chlorinated organic compounds, carbon disulfide [Note: Corrosive to metals.]
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2540; OSHA 60
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash (>5%), Quick drench
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Important additional information about respirator selection
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern£
Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 1000 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation nose, respiratory system; sensitization dermatitis; asthma; liver, kidney damage
Target Organs Skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys
See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0269