General Description
A purple liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Corrosive to metals. Strong irritant to tissues. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
COPPER-ETHYLENEDIAMINECOMPLEX is basic. Dissolves cotton, wood, and other cellulosic materials. Corrosive to copper, aluminum, zinc, and tin [USCG, 1999].
Health Hazard
Inhalation of vapor irritates mucous membrane and may cause asthma. Liquid causes severe irritation of eyes and possible corneal injury. Contact with skin causes irritation. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach.
Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: Irritating vapors of ethylenediamine may be produced when heated.
Potential Exposure
Cupriethylenediamine is used to dissolve cellulose products to give a cuprammonium-type solution.
First aid
Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Keep victim warm and quiet. Effects of Exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Ensure that Medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN1761 Cupriethylene diamine solution, Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material, 6.1-Poisonous materials.
Incompatibilities
Violent reaction with water. A powerful reducing agent. Violent reaction with oxidizers, organic materials; and many other substances. Forms unstable peroxides under normal conditions of temperature and storage. Dissolves wood, cotton and other cellulosic material
Description
Cupriethylenediamine is a purple liquid (maycontain red or blue sediment), with an ammoniacal odor.Also described as a fishy odor. Molecular weight=506.91;Boiling point=100℃. Reacts with water.
Chemical Properties
Cupriethylenediamine is a purple liquid (may contain red or Blue sediment), with an ammoniacal odor. Also described as a fishy odor.
storage
Color Code—White: Corrosive or Contact Hazard;Store separately in a corrosion-resistant location. Prior toworking with this chemical you should be trained on itsproper handling and storage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatiblematerials listed above. Metal containers involving the transfer of this chemical should be grounded and bonded. Drumsmust be equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuumbungs, and flame arresters. Use only nonsparking tools andequipment, especially when opening and closing containers of this chemical. Sources of ignition, such as smoking andopen flames, are prohibited where this chemical is used,handled, or stored in a manner that could create a potentialfire or explosion hazard
