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TRIETHANOLAMINE

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1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: TRIETHANOLAMINE

CAS NO: 102-71-6

TSA: TSA 8(b) INVENTORY, TRIETHANOLAMINE

SYNONYMS: Trolamine; Tri(2-hydroxyethyl)amine

CHEMICAL NAME: Ethanol, 2,2',2"-nitrilotris-

CHEMICAL FORMULA: (HOCH2CH2)3N

MATERIAL USES: INTERMEDIATE, COMPONENT OF A POLYURETHANE SYSTEM

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin
contact (irritant).

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian
somatic cells. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be
toxic to kidneys, liver, skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

3. COMPOSITION
COMPOSITION:

NAME CAS NO % BY WEIGHT

Triethanolamine 102-71-6 100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Triethanolamine: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2200 mg/kg [Guinea pig]. 5846 mg/kg [Mouse]. 2200
mg/kg [Rabbit].

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open.
Cold water may be used. Get medical attention. Finish by rinsing thoroughly with running water to avoid a possible infection.

Skin Contact:

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Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water may be
used.

Serious Skin Contact:

Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.

Serious Inhalation: Not available.

Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Serious Ingestion: Not available.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.

Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available.

Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: 179.44°C (355°F). OPEN CUP: 190.5°C (374.9°F) (Cleveland).

Flammable Limits: Not available.

Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.

Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of
static discharge: Not available.

Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Small Spill:
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary:
Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.

Large Spill:
If the product is in its solid form: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. If the product is in its
liquid form: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Neutralize the residue with a
dilute solution of acetic acid. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the
sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with
local authorities.

Personal precautions
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and
unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Provide

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adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment .

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where
this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove
contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material,
kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Storage
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-
ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until
ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in
unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Precautions:
Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue
under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/ spray. Wear suitable
protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing
agents, reducing agents, organic materials, metals, acids.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROECTION

Ingredient
Triethanolamine

Exposure limits
ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010).
TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s).

Recommended monitoring procedures

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required
to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective
equipment.

Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective
threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.

Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:

Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of
the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits:
TWA: 5 from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [2001] Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Personal protection
Respiratory
Recommended: Respiratory protection, filter A In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Respirator selection
must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected
respirator.

Hands

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Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical
products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. >8 hours (breakthrough time): butyl rubber, nitrile rubber

Eyes
Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid
exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts.

Skin
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should
be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Environmental exposure controls

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of
environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state and appearance: Liquid. (Clear viscous liquid.)

Odor: Ammoniacal. (Slight.)

Taste: Not available.

Molecular Weight: 149.19 g/mole

Color: Colorless to light yellow.

pH (1% soln/water): 10 [Basic.]

Boiling Point: 335°C (635°F)

Melting Point: 21.5°C (70.7°F)

Critical Temperature: Not available.

Specific Gravity: 1.12 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure: 0 kPa (@ 20°C)

Vapor Density: 5.1(Air = 1)

Volatility: Not available.

Odor Threshold: Not available.

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble in water; log(oil/water) = -1

Ionicity (in Water): Not available.

Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, methanol, acetone.

Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Soluble in methanol, acetone. Very slightly soluble in diethyl ether, n-octanol.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: The product is stable.

Instability Temperature: Not available.

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Conditions of Instability: Excess heat, light, exposure to air, exposure to moist air or water, incompatible materials

Incompatibility with various substances:

Highly reactive with oxidizing agents, acids. Reactive with reducing agents, organic materials, metals. Slightly reactive to reactive
with moisture.

Corrosivity:
Corrosive in presence of steel, of aluminum, of zinc, of copper. Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity:

Very hygroscopic. Turns brown on exposure to air and light.

Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.

Polymerization: Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact.

Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2200 mg/kg [Rabbit].

Chronic Effects on Humans:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian
somatic cells. May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, skin.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans:

Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).

Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:

LD50 [Rat] - Route: Oral; Dose: 4920 ul/kg LD50 [Rabbit] - Route: Skin; Dose: >20ml/kg

Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:

May cause cancer (tumorigenic) based on animal data. May affect genetic material (mutagen): cytogenic analysis (human
lymphocyte) = 100 umol/L; sister chromatid exchange (human lymphocyte) = 1mmol/L.

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:

Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritaiton with burning pain, itching, and redness. May be absorbed through the
skin amd affect the liver, metabolism, and urinary tract. Eyes: Causes eye irritation with tearing and burning pain. May cause
transient corneal injury. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, vomitig, and diarrhea. May also
affect behavior, sense organs, liver and urinary system. Inhalation: Inhalation of mist may cause respiratory tract irritation. May also
affect the liver, blood, urinary system and cardiovascular system. Chronic Potential Health Effects: May cause liver and kidney
damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin necrosis and /or ulceration of the skin.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: Not available.

BOD5 and COD: Not available.

Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.

Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.

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The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Significant
quantities of waste product residues should not be disposed of via the foul sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant.
Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any
by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any
regional local authority requirements. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when
recycling is not feasible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when handling
emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

Identification: Not applicable

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Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Federal and State Regulations:
Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Triethanolamine Pennsylvania RTK: Triethanolamine Minnesota: Triethanolamine
Massachusetts RTK: Triethanolamine TSCA 8(b) inventory: Triethanolamine TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Triethanolamine

Other Regulations:
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.

Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).

DSCL (EEC):
R36- Irritating to eyes. R40- Possible risks of irreversible effects. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S36/37- Wear suitable
protective clothing and gloves. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 1 Reactivity: 1
Personal Protection: h
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.): Health: 2
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 1
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Splash goggles.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

LABEL REQUIREMENTS:

MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE,
BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 1
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: 0

Notice to reader
While the information and recommendations in this publication are to the best of our knowledge, information and belief accurate at
the date of publication, NOTHING HEREIN IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS A WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR OTHERWISE.

IN ALL CASES, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF SUCH

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INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR ITS OWN PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

THE PRODUCT MAY PRESENT HAZARDS AND SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION. WHILE CERTAIN HAZARDS ARE
DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION, NO GUARANTEE IS MADE THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY HAZARDS THAT
EXIST .

Hazards, toxicity and behavior of the products may differ when used with other materials and are dependent upon the manufacturing
circumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity and behavior should be determined by the user and made known to
handlers, processors and end users.

Date Created: 6/5/2015

Date Updated: 6/5/2015

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