Diethanolamine: Technical Bulletin

Technical Bulletin
DIETHANOLAMINE [CAS 111-42-2]
Chemical Structure Regulatory Information

DOT Classification Environmentally hazardous
substances, liquid, n.o.s.
CH2CH2OH
HN (Diethanolamine) Hazard Class 9,
CH2CH2OH UN 3082 Packing Group III
TDG Classification Not Regulated
Mol. wt. 105.14 HMIS Code 3-1-0
TSCA Inventory Yes
DESCRIPTION WHMIS Classification D2B
Canadian DSL Yes
A clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a mild ammonia-
cal odor at temperatures higher than room temperature. At Typical Values
room temperature, the product is a white, crystalline solid. Boiling point, 760 mm Hg, °C 269 (decomposes)
Flash point, PMCC, °F 310
APPLICATIONS Melting point, °C 28
pH 11.5
An intermediate in the manufacture of cosmetics, surface- Specific gravity, 30/20°C 1.0919
active agents used in textile specialties, herbicides, and Vapor pressure, 20°C, mm Hg <0.01
petroleum demulsifiers; as a gas scrubber in refinery and Viscosity, cSt, 30°C 321
natural gas operations; waxes, polishes, and coatings emul- Weight, 30°C, lb/gal 9.1
sifiers; soluble oils; and corrosion inhibitors.
TOXICITY AND SAFETY
SALES SPECIFICATIONS
Test For information on the toxicity and safe handling of this prod-
Property Specifications Method* uct, please read the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to use of
Appearance, 30°C Clear and substantially the product.
free of suspended matter ST-30.1
Color, Pt-Co 15 max. ST-30.12 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Composition, wt% ST-35.99
Diethanolamine 99.0 min. Diethanolamine may be satisfactorily stored in carbon steel,
Monoethanolamine 0.5 max. stainless steel, or aluminum tanks using steel pipes and
Triethanolamine 0.5 max. pumps. Caution must be exercised, however, to keep the
Equivalent weight 104 - 106 ST-5.5 material in the anhydrous state to prevent severe corrosion to
Water, wt% 0.15 max. ST-31.53, 6 the carbon steel or aluminum tank and related equipment. A
*Methods of Test are available from Huntsman Corporation upon request. drier on the breathing nozzle is recommended to help maintain
anhydrous conditions in the storage tank.
For longer term color stability, it is recommended that the
product be stored under an inert atmosphere. Solid sediment
may form upon standing. There should be circulation in the
storage vessel to keep solids suspended.
Low pressure steam coils in storage tanks and heat tracing of

transfer lines should be provided in cases where low environ-
mental temperatures may make pumping of the product difficult.
SHIPPING DATA
Product is available in coiled tank cars, tank wagons in certain

areas, and drums of 490 pounds (222 kilograms) net weight.
Small samples are available upon request.
BIODEGRADABILITY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Diethanolamine undergoes moderate biodegradation and is

not expected to be persistent in the environment.
Copyright © 2006 Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof. All rights reserved. 1037-1205
Warning: Products manufactured from these chemicals may present a fire hazard if improperly used. Each manufacturer and user of such products should determine whether there are potential hazards in a
specific application and take the necessary precautions.
Huntsman Corporation warrants only that its products meet the specifications stated herein (if any). Typical properties, where stated, are to be considered as representative of current production and should
not be treated as specifications. While all the information presented in this document is believed to be reliable and to represent the best available data on these products, HUNTSMAN MAKES NO WARRANTY
OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT
OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY, OR WARRANTIES AS TO QUALITY OR CORRESPONDENCE WITH PRIOR DESCRIPTION OR SAMPLE, AND ANY USER OF PROD-
UCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN SHOULD CONDUCT A SUFFICIENT INVESTIGATION TO ESTABLISH THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR ITS INTENDED USE AND ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF SUCH PRODUCT, WHETHER USED SINGLY OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES. Product(s) described in this publication may be hazardous
and/or toxic and require special precautions in handling. For all product(s) described herein, the user should obtain from Huntsman detailed information on hazardousness and/or toxicity, together with proper
shipping, handling, and storage procedures, and should comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards. The behaviour, hazardousness and/or toxicity of the product(s) referred to in this publi-
cation in manufacturing processes and their suitability in any given end-use environment are dependent upon various conditions such as chemical compatibility, temperature, and other variables, which may
not be known to Huntsman. It is the sole responsibility of the user of such product(s) to evaluate the manufacturing circumstances and the final product(s) under actual end-use requirements and to adequate-
ly advise and warn future purchasers and users thereof.
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DIETHANOLAMINE [CAS 111-42-2]

Chemical Structure Regulatory Information

Low pressure steam coils in storage tanks and heat tracing of

Product is available in coiled tank cars, tank wagons in certain

Diethanolamine undergoes moderate biodegradation and is

10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380 281-719-6000

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