Triethylamine
Synonyms & Trade Names
TEAPhysical Description
Colorless liquid with a strong, ammonia-like odor.Molecular Weight
101.2Boiling Point
193°FFreezing Point
-175°FSolubility
2%Vapor Pressure
54 mmHgIonization Potential
7.50 eVSpecific Gravity
0.73Flash Point
20°FUpper Exposive Limit
8.0%Lower Explosive Limit
1.2%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong acids, chlorine, hypochlorite, halogenated compoundsExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; In Animals: myocardial, kidney, liver damageTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, liver, kidneysPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash (>1%), Quick drench (>1%)
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
OSHA
Up to 200 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division