Propanolamine
Agent Name
Propanolamine
Alternative Name
3-Amino-1-propanol
CAS Number
156-87-6
Formula
C3-H9-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3-Amino-1-propanol; 1,3-Propanolamine; 1-Amino-3-hydroxypropane; 1-Amino-3-propanol; 1-Propanol, 3-amino-; 3-Aminopropanol; 3-Aminopropyl alcohol; 3-Hydroxy-1-propylamine; 3-Hydroxypropylamine; 3-Propanolamine; beta-Alaninol; gamma-Aminopropanol; gamma-Hydroxy-1-propylamine; 3-Aminopropan-1-ol; n-Propanolamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2735
Category
Amino Alcohols, Other
Description
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fishy odor; mp = 12.4 deg C; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid with an odor of amines; mp = 11 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
A severe eye and moderate to severe skin irritant; [RTECS] Moderately toxic by ingestion; [CAMEO] A moderate irritant; [HSDB] A fairly severe skin irritant that may cause second-degree burns following a few minutes contact; Causes irritation or burns to eyes; Vapors cause moderate irritation; [CHRIS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0771 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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