N-Benzyl dimethylamine
Agent Name
N-Benzyl dimethylamine
Alternative Name
N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine
CAS Number
103-83-3
Formula
C9-H13-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Araldite accelerator 062; BDMA; Benzyl-N,N-dimethylamine; Dimethylbenzylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-N-benzylamine; N,N-Dimethylbenzenemethanamine; N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine; N-(Phenylmethyl)dimethylamine; N-Benzyldimethylamine; Sumine 2015; [ChemIDplus]UN2619
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Clear to yellow liquid with a strong odor; [NJ-HSFS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a curing agent for epoxy resins; [Kanerva, p. 566] Used to manufacture adhesives and other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.587 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 1,200 mg/m3/2H
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 140 deg F;
Reference Link #2
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: