Ethylenediamine dihydrochloride

Agent Name
Ethylenediamine dihydrochloride
CAS Number
333-18-6
Formula
C2-H8-N2.2Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Ethylenediamine dihydrochloride formula graphical representation
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."
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

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Diseases

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