ETHYLENEDIAMINE (1,2-DIAMINOETHANE)†
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CAS # | 107-15-3 |
Formula |
C₂H₈N₂ |
Synonyms |
1,2-diaminoethane; 1,2-ethanediamine; ethylenediamine (anhydrous) |
Physical Properties | |||
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Physical description | Colorless, viscous liquid with an ammonia-like odor. | ||
Boiling point | 241°F | Molecular weight | 60.1 |
Freezing point/melting point | 47°F | Vapor pressure | 11 mmHg |
Flash point | 93°F | Vapor density | 2.07 |
Specific gravity | 0.91 | Ionization potential | 8.60 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 4.2% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 14.4% |
NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | 0 |
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1130 | |||||
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Sampler/Sampling media | XAD-2 tube (80/40) coated with 10% 1-naphthylisothiocyanate (NITC) [SKC 226-30-18] | |||||
Sampling time* | 100 min |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.1 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Analytical method instruments | HPLC | |||||
Method reference | OSHA 60 (fully validated) | |||||
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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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Bulk Method |
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Exposure Limits | |||||||
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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 |
10 ppm (25 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
10 ppm (25 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
10 ppm [1990] |
PEL-TWA |
10 ppm (25 mg/m³) |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-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 |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
1000 ppm |
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Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4, EPA-D |
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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 - Ethylenediamine NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Ethylenediamine Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/28/2020