2-PROPANOLAMINE

A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fishy odor. Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. A severe skin irritant. Combustible. The compound contains both the amine group -NH2 and the alcohol group -OH and so has some properties of both. Floats and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

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Very soluble in water.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen may form in fire.

Behavior in Fire: May produce toxic oxides of nitrogen. (USCG, 1999)

If inhaled may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. (Organic base.) (USCG, 1999)

2-PROPANOLAMINE is a chemical base. Neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.

• Alcohols and Polyols
• Amines, Phosphines, and Pyridines

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents

Excerpt from 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Small fires: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol foam. Large fires: Water spray, fog or alcohol foam. (USCG, 1999)

Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Cover spilled material with sodium bisulfate. Flush with water. (USCG, 1999)

Wear butyl rubber gloves and face shield or all-purpose canister respirator for spills. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires. (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

SKIN AND EYES: Immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes; hold eyelids open if necessary. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Maintain normal body temperture. (USCG, 1999)

• ALANINOL
• 2-AMINO-1-PROPANOL
• 1-METHYL-2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINE
• 1-PROPANOL, 2-AMINO-
• 2-PROPANOLAMINE