Safety data sheet

Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA)
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1. Substance/preparation and company identification

Company 24 Hour Emergency Response Information
BASF CORPORATION CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
100 Campus Drive BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP
Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

Molecular formula: C(5)H(14)N(2)

Synonyms: N,N-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine

2. Composition/information on ingredients
CAS Number Content (W/W) Chemical name
109-55-7 80.0 - 100.0 % 3-aminopropyldimethylamine
124-40-3 1.0 - 5.0 % dimethylamine

3. Hazard identification
Emergency overview

DANGER: CORROSIVE. FLAMMABLE LIQUID. Corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES.
CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
HARMFUL IF INHALED.
HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTRIC DISTURBANCES.
Danger of skin sensitization on repeated contact.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.
Avoid inhalation of mists/vapours.
Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Wear NIOSH-certified chemical goggles.
Wear full face shield if splashing hazard exists.
Wear chemical resistant protective gloves.
Wear protective clothing.
Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible.

Potential health effects

Primary routes of exposure

Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry
for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquified gases.

Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure:

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Data available do not indicate that there are medical conditions that are generally recognized as being
aggravated by exposure to this substance/product.
See MSDS section 11 - Toxicological information.

4. First-aid measures
General advice:
Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:
Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. Assist in breathing if necessary.
Immediate medical attention required.

If on skin:
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash soiled clothing
immediately. Immediate medical attention required.

If in eyes:
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Immediate
medical attention required.

If swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Never induce vomiting or give anything
by mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Immediate medical attention required.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Flash point: -5.2 °C
Autoignition: approx. 220 °C (DIN 51794)
Lower explosion limit: 2.3 %(V)
Upper explosion limit: 12.4 %(V)

Suitable extinguishing media:

water fog, foam, dry extinguishing media, gaseous extinguishing media, carbon dioxide

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:

Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

Further information:
Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, do not allow to reach sewage or effluent systems.

NFPA Hazard codes:

Health : 3 Fire: 3 Reactivity: 0 Special:

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:
Breathing protection required. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

Environmental precautions:
Substance/product is RCRA hazardous due to its properties.

Cleanup:
Spills should be contained, solidified, and placed in suitable containers for disposal.
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7. Handling and storage

Handling
General advice:
See MSDS section 10 - Stability and reactivity. See MSDS section 5 - Fire fighting measures.

Protection against fire and explosion:

See MSDS section 5 - Fire fighting measures. Moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flames.

Storage
General advice:
Avoid extreme heat. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition - No smoking.

Storage incompatibility:
General: Segregate from acids and acid forming substances.

8. Exposure controls and personal protection

Components with workplace control parameters
dimethylamine OSHA PEL 10 ppm 18 mg/m3 ;
ACGIH TWA value 5 ppm ; STEL value 15 ppm ;

Advice on system design:

Provide local exhaust ventilation to control vapours/mists.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:
Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour/particulate respirator. Do not exceed the maximum
use concentration for the respirator facepiece/cartridge combination. For emergency or non-routine, high
exposure situations, use a NIOSH-certified full facepiece pressure demand self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) or a full facepiece pressure demand supplied-air respirator (SAR) with escape provisions.
Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134).

Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves, Consult with glove manufacturer for testing data.

Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Wear face shield if splashing hazard exists.

Body protection:
Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. head protection, apron,
protective boots, chemical-protection suit.

General safety and hygiene measures:

Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible. Wear protective clothing as necessary to
prevent contact.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Form: liquid
Odour: amine-like, ammonia-like
Colour: colourless to yellow
pH value: 12.7 ( 5 g/l)
Melting point: < -50 °C
Boiling range: 132 - 140 °C
Solubility in water: ( 20 °C) miscible
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10. Stability and reactivity

Substances to avoid:
strong acids

Hazardous reactions:
Strong exothermic reaction with acids.
The product is chemically stable.
Reacts with oxidizing agents.

Corrosion to metals:
Corrosive effect on metals.

11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Oral:
LD50/rat: approx. 1,640 mg/kg
Moderately toxic.
LD50/rat:
Moderately toxic.

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

LD50/rat: 1,640 mg/kg
Moderately toxic.
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Inhalation:

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

LC50/rat: > 4.31 mg/l / 4 h
The vapour was tested.
Highest concentration available for testing. No mortality was observed.
Inhalation-risk test (IRT): No mortality within 10 minutes as shown in animal studies. Deaths possible with
prolonged exposure.
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Dermal:

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

LD50/rabbit: 490 mg/kg
Literature data.
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Skin irritation:

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

rabbit: Corrosive. (BASF-Test)

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Eye irritation :
rabbit: Corrosive.

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

rabbit: Risk of serious damage to eyes. (BASF-Test)

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Sensitization:

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

Skin painting test/guinea pig: The European Union (EU) has classified this substance as skin-sensitizing
(R43).

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Chronic toxicity

Experiences in humans:
Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine
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Other information:
Together with nitrosating agents (f. i. nitrites, nitrogen oxides) nitrosamines may be formed under certain
conditions. Nitrosamines showed a carcinogenic effect in animal experiment.

12. Ecological information

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine
Test method: OECD 301D; EEC 92/69, C.4-E, activated sludge
Degree of elimination: 65 % (20 d)
Evaluation:
Environmental toxicity

Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

Acute and prolonged toxicity to fish:
DIN 38412 Part 15 golden orfe/LC50 (96 h): 122 mg/l
Nominal concentration. Literature data.
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Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:
Directive 79/831/EEC Daphnia magna/EC50 (48 h): 59.5 mg/l
Nominal concentration.
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Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

Toxicity to aquatic plants:
DIN 38412 Part 9 green algae/EC50 (72 h): 56.2 mg/l
Nominal concentration.
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Information on: 3-aminopropyldimethylamine

Toxicity to microorganisms:
DIN 38412 Part 8 bacterium/EC50 (17 h): 94.5 mg/l
Nominal concentration.
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Other ecotoxicological advice:

Due to the pH-value of the product, neutralization is generally required before discharging sewage into
treatment plants.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:
Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems without proper authorization.
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Dispose of in a RCRA-licensed facility.
Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations.

Container disposal:
Empty containers with less than 1 inch of residue may be landfilled at a licensed facility. Recommend
crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers. If containers are not
empty, they must be disposed of in a RCRA-licensed facility.

RCRA: D001

14. Transport information

Land transport
USDOT
Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (contains 3-
AMINOPROPYLDIMETHYLAMINE)
Hazard class: 3
ID-number: UN 3286
Packing group: II

Sea transport
IMDG
Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (contains 3-
AMINOPROPYLDIMETHYLAMINE, , , )
Hazard class: 3
ID-number: UN 3286
Packing group: II
Marine pollutant: NO

Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. contains (3-
AMINOPROPYLDIMETHYLAMINE, , )
Hazard class: 3
ID-number: UN 3286
Packing group: II

15. Regulatory information

Federal Regulations

Registration status:
TSCA, US released / listed

OSHA hazard category: Flammable Liquid, Toxic - dermal, Acute target organ effects reported,
Corrosive to skin and/or eyes, Toxic - inhalation, Toxic - oral, Sensitizer, OSHA PEL established

CERCLA RQ CAS Number Chemical name

5,000 LBS 107-10-8 propylamine
1,000 LBS 124-40-3 dimethylamine
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SARA hazard categories (EPCRA 311/312): Acute, Chronic, Fire

State regulations

State RTK

CAS Number Chemical name State RTK

109-55-7 3-aminopropyldimethylamine MA, PA
124-40-3 dimethylamine MA, NJ, PA

16. Other information

HMIS III rating

Health: 3 Flammability: 3 Physical hazard: 0

HMIS uses a numbering scale ranging from 0 to 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means that the
substance possesses essentially no hazard; a rating of four indicates high hazard.

Local contact information

[email protected]

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