UNION CARBIDE CO (DIST-CHEMICAL COMMODITIES) -- TRIETHYLAMINE  -- 6810-00-234-2049
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TRIETHYLAMINE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-2049
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE CO (DIST-CHEMICAL COMMODITIES)
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-822-4357
Emergency Phone Num:800-822-4357
CAGE:61637
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE CORP
Address:39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
Box:City:DANBURY
State:CT
ZIP:06817-0001
Country:US
Phone:800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)
CAGE:61637

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TRIETHYLAMINE  (SARA III)
CAS:121-44-8
RTECS #:YE0175000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:25 PPM/15 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:BREATHING VAPORS CAUSES IRRITATION OF
    NOSE,THROAT,& LUNGS.COUGHING,CHOKING,DIFFICULT BREATHING,BURNS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
    FLUSH EYES WITH WATER AND OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. WASH AFFECTED
    SKIN AREAS WITH WATER AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:17F CC
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:8.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2 OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR SMALL FIRES. FOAM FOR
    LARGE FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY. AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS
    SHOULD BE USED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GASES & VAPORS ENCOUNTERED IN FIGHTING
    FIRES ARE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN,EYES,NOSE,& RESPIR.SYSTEM.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.SMALL SPILLS
    SHOULD BE FLUSHED WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.LARGER SPILLS
    SHOULD BE COLLECTED FOR DISPOSAL,OR OVERSPREAD SUFFICIENT SODIUM
    BISULFATE & SPRINKLE WATE R.TOXIC TO FISH,AVOID DISCHARGE TO
    NATURAL WATERS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED AND STORE IN A
    COOL, DARK PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:AIR-SUPPLIED MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:COVER-ALL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FREEZING POINT- 114.7C & 174.5F

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F7
Boiling Pt:=89.5C, 193.1F
Vapor Pres:54
Vapor Density:3.48
Spec Gravity:0.7290
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.6,BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:5.5%
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE LIQUID; FISH-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG MINERAL ACIDS,STRONG OXID AGENTS,CL,HYPOCHLORTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID FIRES, SPARKS, AND HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING
    PRODUCES NOS, CO, CO*2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN A FURNACE EQUIPPED TO REMOVE
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN FROM THE OFF-GASES. THIS SHOULD BE DONE UNDER
    APPROVED CONTROLLED PROCEDURES.

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