Ethylenediamine dihydrochloride

Synonyms

1,2-Diaminoethane dihydrochloride; 1,2-Ethanediamine, dihydrochloride; Chlor-ethamine; Dimethylenediamine dihydrochloride; Ethylenediamine hydrochloride (VAN); Ethylenediammonium chloride; 1,2-Ethanediamine, hydrochloride (1:2); Ethylenediamine, dihydrochloride; Ethylenediammonium dichloride; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Amines, Aliphatic

Description

White crystalline solid; Hygroscopic; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Comments

Causes allergic dermatitis in 48-hr constant dermal studies of humans; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; Reproductive and developmental toxicity observed in experimental animals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethylenediamine."

Biomedical References

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic