N,N,N',N',N"-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine

Synonyms

1,1,4,7,7-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine; 2,5,8-Trimethyl-2,5,8-triazanonane; N,N',N''-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine; Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine; PMDT; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-N,N',N'-trimethyl-; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N1-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)-N1,N2,N2-trimethyl-; Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)(methyl)amine; Diethylenetriamine, 1,1,4,7,7-pentamethyl-; [ChemIDplus] PMDETA; [EPA - TSCATS] N-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-N,N',N'-trimethylethane-1,2-diamine; Toyocat DT; [ECHA REACH Registrations] UN2922

Category

Amines, Aliphatic

Description

Colorless to pale yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used to formulate adhesives-sealants, paints-coatings-thinners, polymers, and laboratory chemicals, to make fine and large scale chemicals, flexible and rigid foams, and rubber; [ECHA REACH Registrations]

Comments

Reversible liver toxicity and developmental toxicity (considered secondary to maternal toxicity) observed in 2-generation oral study of rats (LOAEL's of 100 mg/kg/day for parental animals and 300 mg/kg/day for developmental effects); [EPA - TSCATS] Oral LD50 (rat) = 1,630 uL/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Biomedical References

0.3 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Skin burns

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives