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N-NITROSODIETHANOLAMINE
| CAS # | 1116-54-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₄H₁₀N₂O₃ |
| Synonyms |
NDELA; DELNA; 2,2'-iminodi-N-nitrosoethanol; bis(β-hydroxyethyl)nitrosamine; nitrosoiminodiethanol; 2,2'-(nitrosoimino) bis[ethanol]; N-nitrosobis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; NCI-C55583; diethylamine, 2,2'-dihydroxy-N-nitroso; diethanolnitrosamine |
| Physical description | Yellow to dark brown very viscous liquid with no distinct odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 237°F at 1.5 mmHg | Molecular weight | 134.16 |
| Freezing point/melting point | Vapor pressure | ||
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | 1.28 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0907 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | GFF Gelman Type A (37 mm) in 3-piece cassette no backup pad [SKC 225-706] |
| Sampling time* | 240 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 480 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 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 | HPLC |
| Method reference | OSHA 31 (fully validated) |
| Notes |
Sample open-faced!! Store samples in freezer. |
| 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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media |
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| Bulk Method |
Limit the amount of bulk submitted to 1 g or 1 mL. |
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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 |
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TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
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| 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 |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
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Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: NTP, IARC-2B, EPA-B2 |
Notes:
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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 - N-Nitrosodiethanolamine NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - N-Nitrosodiethanolamine Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/05/2021