Date-Issued:
12-Feb-16
MSDS Ref. No:
ALI-0002
Date-Revised:
13Dec-07
Revision No:
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Rocara Limited
Unit 4
Elmbank
Channel Commercial Park
Queens Road
Belfast
BT3 9DT
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Emergency Telephone Number:
Trade Name:
Product Description:
+44(0)28 90461742
+44(0)28 90461743
+44(0)28 90461742
Mono-Ethanolamine
Ethanolamine; 2-aminoethanol; MEA
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name
Ethanolamine
CAS EC Number
141-43-5
205-483-3
Concentration
100
R Phrases
20/21/22-34
Classification
Product compositions are shown for health, safety and environmental use and are not intended to form any part of a
specification.
Labelling Information
IRRITANT
R22
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid – Inhalation
First Aid – Ingestion
First Aid – Eyes
First Aid- Skin
Advice to Physicians
If breathing problems develop; consult a doctor/medical
service. Remove the victim into fresh air.
Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration.
If you feel unwell: consult a doctor/medical service
Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink
Never give water to an unconscious person
Do not induce vomiting.
Rinse the eye with water immediately, while lifting the
eyelids. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the
eyes before rinsing. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes.Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Do not apply neutralizing agents.
If irritation persists consult a doctor/medical service. Consult
a doctor/medical service. Wash immediately with lots of
water and soap for 15 minutes. Remove clothing while
washing.
First aid personnel must be aware of own risk during rescue.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Special exposure hazards
Instructions
Special Protective equipment for firefighters
Water spray. Alcohol-resistant foam. BC powder. Carbon
dioxide.
Container may slop over if solid jet is applied.
Material presenting a fire hazard. Heat/Fire exposure:
release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (nitrous
vapours, ammonia, carbon monoxide-carbon dioxide)
Cool tanks/drums with water spray/ remove them into
safety. Dilute toxic gases with water spray. Take account of
toxic firefighting water. Use firefighting water moderately
and contain it.
Corrosionproof suit. Heat/fire composure: Compressed
air/oxygen apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods of cleaning up
Take up liquid spillinto a non combustible material e.g. dry
sand/earth/vermiculite. Shovel absorbed substance in closing
drums. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Damaged/cooled
tanks must be emptied. Take collected spill to
manufacturer/competent authority. Clean contaminated
surface with an excess of water. Wash clothing and
equipment after handling.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in
sewers. Contain released substance, pump over in suitable
containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Dam up the
liquid spill.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Usage Precautions:
Observe very strict very strict hygiene-avoid contact.
Do not discharge the waste into the drain. At temperatures
inferior to the melting pot: avoid raising dust. Remove
contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated
clothing.
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool area. Store in a
dry area. Store in a dark area. Keep away from heat sources,
oxidizing agents, acids, reducing agents, bases, water/moist.
Storage Temperature:
Quantity limits:
Storage life:
Materials for packaging:
Suitable : Glass
To avoid: aluminium, iron, copper, zinc, bronze
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N.D. kg
2 Years
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Standards:
Engineering Control Measures:
The following protection is
recommended:
Hand Protection:
Eye Protection:
No occupational exposure limit listed in current editions of
EH40 (UK Health and Safety Executive or Threshold Limit
values (American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists.)
Engineering methods to prevent or control exposure are
preferred. Methods include process or personnel enclosure,
mechanical ventilation (dilution and local exhaust), and
control of process conditions.
If engineering controls and work practices are not effective
in preventing or controlling exposure, then suitable personal
protective equipment, which is known to perform
satisfactorily, should be used.
There should be local procedures for the selection, training,
inspection and maintenance of this equipment.
Must not be handled in confined space without sufficient
ventilation.
Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or
repeated contact. The most suitable glove must be chosen in
consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about
the breakthrough time of the glove material.
In risk of splashing wear safety goggles or face shield.
Body Protection:
helmet.
Wear impermeable safety footwear and industrial safety
Hygiene Measures:
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA!
Promptly remove any clothing that becomes
contaminated. Wash at the end of each work shift
And before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State
Colour
Odour
pH
Boiling Range/Point (°C)
Solubility in Water (kg/m³)
Density (kg/m³)
Vapour pressure
Viscosity
Liquid
Colourless
unpleasant
25 % solution 12°C
ca. 171
Complete
1.050@ 25
<0.1 mmHg @ 21
46 mPas @
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid:
Materials to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition products:
Hygroscopic. Unstable on exposure to light.
Keep away from heat sources, oxidizing agents, acids, metals,
water/moist. Keep away from aluminium, iron, copper, zinc, bronze.
Decpmposes on exposure to light. Oxidizes slowly on exposure to air.
This reaction is accelerated on exposure to temperature rise and
(some) metals.
Absorbs the atmospheric CO2. Heat/fire exposure; release of toxic and
corrosive gases/vapours (nitrous vapours, ammonia, carbon
monoxide- carbon dioxide). Reacts on exposure to temperature rise
with (some) metals: release of highly flammable gases/vapours:
Hydrogen.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation;
Ingestion:
Skin contact:
Eye contact:
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Not relevant at normal room temperatures. When heated
harmful vapours may be formed.
Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting
or diarrhorea
Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin. May cause
defatting of the skin, but is not an irritant.
May cause temporary eye irritation.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. The
product components are not classified as environmentally
hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility
that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging
effect on the environment.
LC 50, 96 Hrs, FISH mg/l 51,400 (fathead Minnow), 51, 600
(Salmon)
EC 50, 48 Hrs (Daphnia magna), 27,300 (Saltwater mysid)
IC 50, 72 Hrs, Algae, mg/l 24,200 (Freshwater algae) 19,300
(Marine algae).
Mobility
Persistence / Degradability
Bio-accumulation
Water Hazard classification
The product is soluble in water.
BOD: 87 to92% thOD (28 day)
BCF <1.5 Not expected to bioaccumulate
WGK 1
13. DISPOSAL
Provisions relating to waste:
Waste material code (91/689/EEC, council decision
2001/118/EC, O.J. L47 of 16/2/2001): 07 01 04* (other organic
solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors)
KGA (the Netherlands) : category 03. Hazardous waste
(91/689/EEC).
Disposal Methods:
Recycle by distillation. Remove to an authorized waste
incinerator for solvents. Obtain the consent of pollution
control authorities before discharging to waste water
treatment plants. Do not discharge into surface water.
Packaging:
Waste material code packaging (91/689/EEC, council
decision 2001/118/EC, O.J. L47 of 16/2/2001) : 15 01 10*
(Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by
dangerous substances).
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
General:
Sea Transport Notes:
Not classified as hazardous for transport.
Marpol 73/78 IBC code chapter 18: Proper shipping namePropylene glycol
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING INFORMATION:
R phrases
S phrases
20/21/22 34
(01/02) 26 36/37/39 45
UK Regulatory References
The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1988.
Health and safety at work act 1974.
The chemical (Hazard information and packaging for supply regulations) 1993 amended & 2002.
CDG Road, The classification, packaging and labeling regulations 1996.
EU Directives
Dangerous substance Directive 67/548/EEC
Dangerous preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
Statutory Instruments
Chemicals (Hazard information and packaging) Regulations.
Control of substances hazardous to health.
Approved code of practice
Classification and Labelling of substances and preparations Dangerous for supply
Guidance notes
Workplace Exposure limits EH40
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is intended to describe the product only in terms of health, safety and
environmental requirements for the purposes of its safe handling, use and disposal and is to the best of ROCARA
Limited’s knowledge and belief correct. ROCARA Limited Technical Services will be pleased to give further advice and
assistance, but customers must satisfy themselves (by appropriate testing if necessary) that the product is suitable for their
purposes and conditions of use and that their facilities and arrangements are suitable for handling or using the product.
Accordingly ROCARA Limited disclaims any liability for loss, injury or damage which may result from the use of the
product, this information or from such advice and assistance save as may be expressly agreed under its terms of sale.
This information does not comprise a technical or performance specification for the product and customers are referred to
any relevant product technical information or specification issued by ROCARA Limited.
Customers are also reminded that there may be uses or application for the product which are protected by ROCARA
Limited or third parties' patent rights and nothing herein may be construed as an authority or encouragement to use or
apply the product in contravention of such rights.
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