Chemical Properties
Colorless to light yellow liqui
General Description
A colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 65°F. Vapors much heavier than air. Liquid and vapors strongly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Contact with liquid may cause burns.
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Ethylbutylamine can react vigorously 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.
Hazard
Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Toxic by
ingestion.
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Irritation of mucous membranes and lungs. EYES: Irritation. Corrosive, may cause blindness - Irreversible. SKIN: Irritation. Corrosive. INGESTION: Nausea and salivation.
