N,N,N`,N`-Tetramethylethylenediamine
Fisher Scientific
Revision date : 2017-05-23
Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
110-18-9
Name of the chemical
N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-05-23
Product name
N,N,N`,N`-Tetramethylethylenediamine
Product Synonyms
TMEDA; TEMED; 1,2-Di(dimethylamino)ethane
CAS No.
110-18-9
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
Company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS).
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards
May cause pulmonary edema.
