Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine

Agent Name
Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine
CAS Number
4097-89-6
Formula
C6-H18-N4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,2',2''-Nitrilotris(ethylamine); 2,2',2''-Triaminotriethylamine; 2,2',2''-Triaminotris(ethylamine); 4-(2-Aminoethyl)diethylenetriamine; N,N-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine; Nitrilotris(ethylamine); Tren; Tren HP; Tris(aminoethyl)amine; beta,beta',beta''-Triaminotriethylamine; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N-bis(2-aminoethyl)-; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1,N1-bis(2-aminoethyl)-; Diethylenetriamine, 4-(2-aminoethyl)- (6CI,7CI,8CI); N,N-Bis(2-aminoethyl)ethylenediamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Clear dark yellow liquid; Hygroscopic; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes ataxia, respiratory depression, and diarrhea in oral lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Toxic by ingestion; Highly toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.02 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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