SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 6.

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Revision Date 07.06.2023
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Print Date 21.08.2023
GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Diethylenetriamine
Product Number : D93856
Brand : Sigma-Aldrich
Index-No. : 612-058-00-X
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the
annual tonnage does not require a registration or the
registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 111-40-0

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH
Eschenstrasse 5
D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN
Telephone : +49 (0)89 6513-1130
Fax : +49 (0)89 6513-1161
E-mail address : [email protected]
1.4 Emergency telephone
Emergency Phone # : 0800 181 7059 (CHEMTREC Deutschland)
+49 (0)696 43508409 (CHEMTREC
weltweit)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330
Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312
Skin corrosion (Sub-category 1B), H314
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318

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 Skin sensitization (Sub-category 1B), H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal Word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel
unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements

Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)

Pictogram

Signal Word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable

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 for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
Rapidly absorbed through skin.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Synonyms : 2,2′-Diaminodiethylamine
Bis(2-aminoethyl)amine
2,2′-Iminodiethylamine

Formula : C4H13N3
Molecular weight : 103,17 g/mol
CAS-No. : 111-40-0
EC-No. : 203-865-4
Index-No. : 612-058-00-X
Component Classification Concentration
2,2'-iminodiethylamine
CAS-No. 111-40-0 Acute Tox. 4; Acute Tox. <= 100 %
EC-No. 203-865-4 2; Acute Tox. 4; Skin Corr.
Index-No. 612-058-00-X 1B; Eye Dam. 1; Skin
Sens. 1B; STOT SE 3;
H302, H330, H312, H314,
H318, H317, H335

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General advice
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor
in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately
apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

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 In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of
perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Nature of decomposition products not known.
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance
contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency
procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.

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6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g.
Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands
and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only
to qualified or authorized persons.
Store under inert gas.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1A: Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic
hazardous materials
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety
goggles
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
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 Material: Chloroprene
Minimum layer thickness: 0,65 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 720 Camapren®
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Latex gloves
Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm
Break through time: 60 min
Material tested:Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M)
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Physical state clear, liquid
b) Color colorless
c) Odor Ammonia odor
d) Melting Melting point/range: -35 °C - lit.
point/freezing point
e) Initial boiling point 199 - 209 °C - lit.
and boiling range
f) Flammability (solid, No data available
gas)
g) Upper/lower Upper explosion limit: 6,7 %(V)
flammability or Lower explosion limit: 2 %(V)
explosive limits
h) Flash point 94 °C - closed cup

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 i) Autoignition 358 °C
temperature at 1.013 hPa
j) Decomposition No data available
temperature
k) pH No data available
l) Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: 7,16 mm2/s at 20 °C

Viscosity, dynamic: No data available

m) Water solubility at 20 °C miscible in all proportions
n) Partition coefficient: No data available
n-octanol/water
o) Vapor pressure 0,2 hPa at 20 °C
p) Density 0,955 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
Relative density No data available
q) Relative vapor No data available
density
r) Particle No data available
characteristics

s) Explosive properties No data available

t) Oxidizing properties none
9.2 Other safety information
Relative vapor 3,56 - (Air = 1.0)
density

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Caution! In contact with nitrites, nitrates, nitrous acid possible liberation of nitrosamines!
Violent reactions possible with:
Oxidizing agents
Nitric acid
Strong acids
organic nitro compounds

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Strong heating.

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10.5 Incompatible materials
Aluminum, Copper, Copper alloys, Zinc, zinc alloys
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 1.080 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
(RTECS)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 0,51 mg/l - vapor

(Expert judgment)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 1.090 mg/kg
Remarks: (RTECS)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Causes burns.
Remarks: (IUCLID)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Causes burns.
Remarks: (IUCLID)
Remarks: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
Result: positive
(OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): chromosome aberration.
Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: negative
Remarks: (ECHA)
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative

Test Type: in vivo assay

Species: Mouse
Cell type: Liver cells
Application Route: Oral
Method: OECD Test Guideline 488
Result: negative
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 Test Type: Micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Cell type: Bone marrow
Application Route: Oral
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation. - Respiratory system
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain
components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article
57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU)
2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU)
2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
RTECS: IE1225000
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory
tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Poecilia reticulata (guppy) - 1.014 mg/l - 96 h
semi-static test LC50 - Poecilia reticulata (guppy) - 430 mg/l - 96 h
Remarks: (ECHA)

Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 16 mg/l - 48 h
and other aquatic (DIN 38412)
invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) -
1.164 mg/l - 72 h

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 (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria static test EC50 - Bacteria - 32,7 mg/l - 3 h
Remarks: (ECHA)

Toxicity to semi-static test NOEC - Gasterosteus aculeatus - > 10 mg/l - 28 d

fish(Chronic toxicity) (OECD Test Guideline 210)
Toxicity to daphnia semi-static test NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 5,6 mg/l - 21
and other aquatic d
invertebrates(Chronic Remarks: (ECHA)
toxicity)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 21 d
Result: 87 % - Readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301D)
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components
considered to have endocrine disrupting properties
according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
No data available

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2079 IMDG: 2079 IATA: 2079

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14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: DIETHYLENETRIAMINE
IMDG: DIETHYLENETRIAMINE
IATA: Diethylenetriamine
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8 IMDG: 8 IATA: 8
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Tunnel restriction code : (E)
Further information : No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use
National legislation
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the H2 ACUTE TOXIC
European Parliament and of the Council
on the control of major-accident hazards
involving dangerous substances.

Other regulations
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or
stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H314 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H317 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
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 Full text of other abbreviations
ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Inland Waterways; ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road; AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ASTM -
American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR - Carcinogen,
Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for
Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration
associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS -
Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx -
Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonized
System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on
Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half
maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization;
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International
Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial
Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardization;
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a
test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose);
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. -
Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration;
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading
Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure
Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS -
Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TECI - Thailand
Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN
- United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

Further information
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and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the
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appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of
the product. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
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