N-NITROSODIETHYLAMINE

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Chemical Identification
CAS #	55-18-5
Formula	C₄H₁₀N₂O
Synonyms	NDEA; DENA; DEN; DANA; diethylnitrosamine; diethylnitroso-amine; N,N-diethylnitrosamine; ethylamine, N-nitrosdi; N-ethyl-N-nitroso-ethanamine; nitrosodiethylamine

Physical Properties
Physical description	Clear slightly yellow liquid.
Boiling point	351°F	Molecular weight	102.14
Freezing point/melting point		Vapor pressure	5.7 mmHg
Flash point	145°F	Vapor density
Specific gravity	0.9422	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

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.)	1947
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media	ThermoSorb/N air sampler [No longer available]
Sampling time^*
Sampling volume (TWA)^*	75 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)^*	0.2-2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)^*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)^*
Analytical method instruments	GC-TEA
Method reference	OSHA 27 (fully validated)
Notes	This media is no longer available. OSHA staff please contact the SLTC prior to sampling at (801) 233-5100.
Special requirements	Store samples in freezer.

^* 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: NTP, IARC-2A, EPA-B2		Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - N-Nitrosodiethylamine

NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - N-Nitrosodiethylamine

Literature References

NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) Identification Number: IA3500000.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH): NDMA and Other Nitrosamines - Drinking Water Issues.
U.S. EPA Integrated Risk Information System: N-Nitrosodiethylamine (CASRN 55-18-5).
Godoy, W., et al.: CYP2A6/2A7 and CYP2E1 expression in human oesophageal mucosa: regional and inter-individual variation in expression and relevance to nitrosamine metabolism. Carcinogenesis 23(4): 611-616, 2002.
Ito, N., Tamano, S. and Shirai, T.: A medium-term rat liver bioassay for rapid in vivo detection of carcinogenic potential of chemicals. Cancer Sci. 94(1): 3-8, 2003.
Moennikes, O., et al.: A constitutively active dioxin/aryl hydrocarbon receptor promotes hepatocarcinogenesis in mice. Cancer Res. 64(14): 4707-4710, 2004.
No Author: N-Nitrosodiethylamine (CAS No. 55-18-5) . Report on Carcinogens (latest edition); U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Toxicology Program.
Oury, B., Limasset, J.C. and Protois, J.C.: Assessment of exposure to carcinogenic N-nitrosamines in the rubber industry. Int. Arch. Occup. Environ. Health 70(4): 261-271, 1997.
Pohanish, R.P. (editor): N-Nitrosodiethylamine. In, Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, Fourth Ed., Vol. 2. Norwich, NY: Noyes Publications, William Andrew Publishing, 2002, pp. 1730-1731.
Sansone, E.B. and Keimig, S.D.: Potential occupational exposure associated with parenteral administration of N-nitrosodiethylamine to Macaca mulatta: evidence of post-injection release to the atmosphere. IARC Sci. Publ. 105: 226-229, 1991.
Su, T., Bao, Z., Zhang, Q.-Y., Smith, T.J., Hong, J.-Y. and Ding, X.: Human cytochrome P450 CYP2A13: predominant expression in the respiratory tract and its high efficiency metabolic activation of a tobacco-specific carcinogen, 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone. Cancer Res. 60(18): 5074-5079, 2000.
Verna, L., Whysner, J. and Williams, G.M.: N-nitrosodiethylamine mechanistic data and risk assessment: bioactivation, DNA-adduct formation, mutagenicity, and tumor initiation. Pharmacol. Ther. 71(1-2): 57-81, 1996.

Last Updated Date : 01/22/2024

Lapse in Appropriations

N-NITROSODIETHYLAMINE

Chemical Identification

Physical Properties

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Bulk/Wipe Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Exposure Limits

Additional Resources and Literature References