N-Nitrosodiethanolamine
Agent Name
N-Nitrosodiethanolamine
Alternative Name
NDELA
CAS Number
1116-54-7
Formula
C4-H10-N2-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
NDELA; 2,2'-(Nitrosoimino)bisethanol; 2,2'-Iminodi-N-nitrosoethanol; Bis(beta-hydroxyaethyl)nitrosamin [German]; Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl)nitrosamine; Di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-nitrosamine; Diaethanolnitrosamin [German]; Diethanolnitrosamine; Diethanolnitrosoamine; Diethylamine, 2,2'-dihydroxy-N-nitroso-; Ethanol, 2,2'-(nitrosoimino)bis-; Ethanol, 2,2'-nitrosiminodi-; Ethanol, N-nitrosoiminodi-; N,N-Diethanolnitrosamine; N-Nitrosoaminodiethanol; N-Nitrosobis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; N-Nitrosodiaethanolamin [German]; NDELA; Nitrosodiethanolamine; Nitrosoimino diethanol; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Nitrosamines
Description
Light yellow liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
May contaminate cosmetics and cutting fluids; [Merck Index] Used as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of cutaneous absorption; [MAK] May be harmful by contact with skin or eyes, as well as by inhalation or ingestion; [CAMEO] An irritant; Vapors may cause drowsiness; Causes kidney and nerve injury in high-dose animal studies; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0005 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: