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2-N-DIBUTYLAMINOETHANOL (DIBUTYLAMINOETHANOL)
| CAS # | 102-81-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₁₀H₂₃NO |
| Synonyms |
dibutylaminoethanol; 2-dibutylaminoethanol; 2-di-N-butylaminoethanol; 2-di-N-butylaminoethyl alcohol; N,N-dibutylethanolamine |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a faint, amine-like odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 446°F | Molecular weight | 173.34 |
| Freezing point/melting point | Vapor pressure | 0.1 mmHg | |
| Flash point | 195°F | Vapor density | 6 |
| Specific gravity | 0.86 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
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| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0866 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | Silica gel tube (300/150 mg) [SKC 226-10-04] |
| Sampling time* |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
24 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
0.2 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | OSHA modified NIOSH 2007 (fully validated) |
| Notes |
Immediately after sampling, transfer each section of the tube to separate vials containing 2 mL desorbing solution [0.12 M HCl in 4:1 methanol:water]. OSHA personnel may obtain vials containing solution from SLTC. |
| Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
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REL-TWA |
2 ppm (14 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
0.5 ppm [1980] |
PEL-TWA |
2 ppm (14 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
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Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
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Notes:
BEI® |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Dibutylaminoethanol NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 2-N-Dibutylaminoethanol Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020