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Triethanolamine 99%
Version 2.1 Release Date: 24.02.2016
Plant Site
Company : PETRONAS Chemicals Derivatives Sdn Bhd
Address : Administration Complex,
Kerteh Industrial Area,
KM 106 Jalan Kuala Terengganu - Kuantan,
24300 Kerteh, Kemaman,
Terengganu, Malaysia
Emergency telephone : (+609) 830 7555
number 999 (Bomba)
National Poison Centre:
04-6570099 (office hours)
012-4309499 (after office hours)
Triethanolamine 99%
Eye Contact : Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses after the initial 1-2 minutes and
continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects
occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.
Skin Contact : Remove material from skin immediately by washing with soap
and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes while washing. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Discard items which
cannot be decontaminated, including leather articles such as
shoes, belts and watchbands.
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Extinguishing media : Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam. Do not use direct
water stream. May spread fire. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC
type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams
(including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be
less effective.
Fire fighting procedures : Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry.
Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire
affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition has
passed. Fight fire from protected location or safe distance.
Consider the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor
nozzles. Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in
case of rising sound from venting safety device or
discoloration of the container. Burning liquids may be
extinguished by dilution with water. Do not use direct water
stream. May spread fire. Move container from fire area if this
is possible without hazard. Burning liquids may be moved by
flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize
property damage.
Special protective equipment : Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
for firefighters (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire
fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves). Avoid
contact with this material during fire fighting operations. If
contact is likely, change to full chemical resistant fire fighting
clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. If this is not
available, wear full chemical resistant clothing with self-
contained breathing apparatus and fight fire from a remote
location. For protective equipment in post-fire or non-fire
clean-up situations, refer to the relevant sections.
Unusual fire and explosion : Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation.
hazards Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon
application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Hazardous combustion : During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in
products addition to combustion products of varying composition which
may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may
include and are not limited to: Nitrogen oxides. Carbon
monoxide. Carbon dioxide.
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Safety Data Sheet
Triethanolamine 99%
Steps to be taken if material : Large spills: Dike area to contain spill. Pump into suitable and
is released or spilled properly labeled containers. Small spills: Dilute with water.
Recover spilled material if possible. Absorb with materials
such as: Non-combustible material. Sand. Remove with
shovel. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers.
See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additional
information.
Environmental Precautions : Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways
and/or groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.
Handling
General handling : Thaw and mix well before using. Avoid contact with eyes.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not use sodium nitrite or
other nitrosating agents in formulations containing this product.
Suspected cancer-causing nitrosamines could be formed.
Spills of these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may
lead to lowering of the autoignition temperatures possibly
resulting in spontaneous combustion.
Storage
Storage information : Avoid freezing. Store under an oxygen-free nitrogen
atmosphere. Store in a dry place. Do not store in: Copper.
Copper alloys. Galvanized containers.
Storage temperature: > 16 °C
Storage Period:, Bulk 6 Months
Storage Period:, Metal drums., Plastic drums., Steel
drums. 24 Months
Exposure Limits
Component List Type Value
Triethanolamine ACGIH TWA 5 mg/m3
Personal protection
Eye/Face Protection : Use chemical goggles. Chemical goggles should be consistent
with EN 166 or equivalent.
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Triethanolamine 99%
Appearance : Liquid
Colour : Colourless
Odour : Ammoniacal
Odour Threshold : No data available
pH : No data available
Melting point/freezing point : 18 °C
Boiling point/boiling range : 119.1 °C
Flash point : 208 °C Method: ASTM D 93, Pensky-Martens closed cup
Evaporation rate : No data available
Upper explosion limit : No data available
Lower explosion limit : No data available
Vapour pressure : 1.3 hPa (20 °C)
Relative vapour density : No data available
Relative density : No data available
Density : No data available
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : Completely soluble
Partition coefficient: n- : No data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
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Safety Data Sheet
Triethanolamine 99%
Acute toxicity
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 5,530 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : Remarks: No data available
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): > 22,500 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Result : Causes skin irritation.
Carcinogenicity
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Carcinogenicity - : No data available
Assessment
Reproductive toxicity
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Reproductive toxicity - : No data available
Assessment
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Aspiration toxicity
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Statement on Aspiration Tox. : No data available
Ecotoxicity
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): 11,800 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : LC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 739 - 2,038 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 24 h
Toxicity to algae : EC50 (Scenedesmus capricornutum (fresh water algae)): 470
- 750 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Test Type: Growth inhibition
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : Remarks: No data available
toxicity)
Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEC: 16 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)
Toxicity to microorganisms : IC50: 1,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 3 h
Test Type: Respiration inhibition
Method: OECD Test Guideline 209
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low.
Partition coefficient: n- : Remarks: No data available
octanol/water
Mobility in soil
Components:
Triethanolamine:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
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International Regulation
UNRTDG
Not regulated as a dangerous good
IATA-DGR
Not regulated as a dangerous good
IMDG-Code
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Pollution category : Z
Ship type : 3
Safety, health, and environmental regulations specific for the hazardous chemical
Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous
Chemicals) Regulations 2013.
Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to
Health) Regulations 2000.
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Disclaimer
The information contained herein is based on our current knowledge and are presented in good
faith and believed to be accurate. The information is to be studied carefully upon consultation of
appropriate expertise, as necessary. No warranty, express or implied, is given as to the quality,
accuracy, reliability, applicability or completeness of the contents of this SDS. The information
presented here pertains only to the product as shipped. It is your responsibility to ensure that
any activities relating to the product comply with all federal, state or local laws. Any hazards
associated with any product regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
between various locations. Except to the extent required by law, re-publication or retransmission
of this SDS, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
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