General Description
A water-white liquid with a fishlike odor. Less dense than water. Flash point 140°F. Extremely irritating to skin and eyes. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.
Reactivity Profile
2-ETHYLHEXYLAMINE(104-75-6) reacts with oxidizing materials . 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 may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Soluble in water. Sensitive to prolonged exposure to air.
Hazard
Moderate fire risk. Toxic by ingestion and
inhalation.
Health Hazard
INHALATION: High concentration of vapor will produce irritation of the respiratory tract and the lungs. Prolonged exposure may cause systemic effects. EYES: Contact with liquid may result in severe eye irritation. Exposure to concentrated vapor may result in corneal edema. SKIN: Contact with liquid may result in severe skin irritation, burns and possible skin absorption. INGESTION: May cause systemic poisoning.
Chemical Properties
2-Ethylhexylamine is a corrosive liquid.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Flammability and Explosibility
Flammable
Toxics Screening Level
The ITSL for 2-ethylhexylamine is 0.1 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.
