1-Amino-2-propanol
Agent Name
1-Amino-2-propanol
Alternative Name
Isopropanolamine
CAS Number
78-96-6
Formula
C3-H9-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Isopropanolamine; 1-Amino-2-hydroxypropane; 1-Aminopropan-2-ol; 1-Methyl-2-aminoethanol; 2-Amino-1-methylethanol; 2-Hydroxy-1-propylamine; 2-Hydroxypropanamine; 2-Hydroxypropylamine; 2-Propanol, 1-amino-; MIPA; Mono-iso-propanolamine; Monoisopropanolamine; Threamine; alpha-Aminoisopropyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] UN2734
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Mild odor of ammonia; [HSDB] Light yellow liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an emulsifying agent and in dry cleaning soaps, soluble textile oils, wax removers, metal-cutting oils, cosmetics, emulsion paints, plasticizers, and insecticides; [Hawley] Used as a flavoring agent; [WHO]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; May be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] External application to rabbit eyes scored 7-9 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe) for degree of injury after 24 hours; [HSDB] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Corrosive; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; May cause corrosive effects to upper respiratory tract if inhaled; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.47 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 76.6 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
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: