2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL

Chemical Identification
CAS #	124-68-5
Formula	C₄H₁₁NO
Synonyms	AMP; 2-aminodimethylethanol; β -aminoisobutanol; 2-amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol; 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol; isobutanol-2-amine; isobutanolamine

Physical Properties
Physical description	A clear light colored liquid.
Boiling point	329°F	Molecular weight	89.14
Freezing point/melting point	89.6°F	Vapor pressure
Flash point	153°F	Vapor density
Specific gravity	0.935	Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL)		Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating	2	NFPA fire rating	2
NFPA reactivity rating	0	NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.)	A615
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media	XAD-2 tube (80/40) coated with 10% 1-naphthylisothiocyanate (NITC) [SKC 226-30-18]
Sampling time^*	100 min
Sampling volume (TWA)^*	10 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)^*	0.1 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)^*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)^*
Analytical method instruments	LC-UV
Method reference	OSHA PV2145 (partially validated)
Notes
Special requirements

^* 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.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions)

**Exposure Limits**
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		CAL/OSHA PEL 8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak
PEL-TWA		REL-TWA		TLV-TWA		PEL-TWA
PEL-STEL		REL-STEL		TLV-STEL		PEL-STEL
PEL-C		REL-C		TLV-C		PEL-C
Skin notation	NA	Skin notation	NA	Skin notation	NA	Skin notation	NA
Notes: Not established		Notes: Not established		Notes: Not established		Notes: Not established
Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem.		IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications:		Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol

NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol

Literature References

NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) Identification Number: UA5950000
Cipolla, C., et al.: Airborne contact dermatitis from 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol in a cosmetic company. Arh. Hig. Rada Toksikol. 48(2): 205-209, 1997.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board: A final report on the safety assessment of aminomethylpropanol and aminomethylpropanediol. J. Am. Coll. Toxicol. 9(2): 203-228, 1990.
Detwiler-Okabayashi, K.A. and Schaper, M.M.: Respiratory effects of a synthetic metalworking fluid and its components. Arch. Toxicol. 70(3-4): 195-201, 1996.
Yue, K.T., Mulford, D.J. and Russell, P.J.: The metabolism of 2-amino-2-methylpropanol in young rats. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 136(1): 47-53, 1970.

Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020

2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL

Chemical Identification

Physical Properties

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Bulk/Wipe Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Exposure Limits

Additional Resources and Literature References