N-Methylolethanolamine
Agent Name
N-Methylolethanolamine
CAS Number
34375-28-5
Formula
C3-H9-N-O2
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2-((Hydroxymethyl)amino)ethanol; Troysan 174; 2-(Hydroxymethylamino)ethanol; Ethanol, 2-(hydroxymethylamino)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Sources/Uses
A bacteriostat and fungicide used as an industrial preservative in paints, adhesives, metalworking fluids, and resin emulsions; [Reference #1]
Comments
A severe eye irritant; Degrades over time to form ethanolamine and formaldehyde; It has the lowest degree of acute toxicity for skin effects, but a dermal sensitization study is necessary for confirmation; [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: