Material Safety Data Sheet

Version 3.0 Revision Date 11/20/2008 MSDS Number 300000008669 Print Date 06/27/2010

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name Manufacturer/Importer/Distribu tor : DABCO BL-11 Catalyst : Air Products and Chemicals, Inc 7201 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18195-1501 GST No. 123600835 RT0001 QST No. 102753981 TQ0001 : 1-610-481-4911 Corporate 1-800-345-3148 Chemicals Cust Serv 1-800-752-1597 Gases/Electronics Cust Serv : 800-523-9374 USA 01-610-481-7711 International

Telephone

Emergency telephone number (24h)

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether Dipropylene glycol CHEMICAL FAMILY: Tertiary Amine CAS Number 3033-62-3 25265-71-8 Concentration (Weight) 70 % 30 %

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview

Corrosive Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Combustible Liquid. Severe eye irritant. Severe skin irritant. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed.

Potential Health Effects

Inhalation Eye contact : Can cause severe eye, skin and respiratory tract burns. : Corneal edema may give rise to a perception of "blue haze" or "fog" around lights. Exposed individuals may see rings around bright lights. This effect is temporary and has no known residual effect. Product vapor can cause glaucopsia (corneal edema ) when absorbed into the tissue of the eye from the atmosphere. Causes eye burns. May cause blindness. Severe eye irritation. 1/8 Air Products and Chemicals,Inc

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Skin contact Ingestion

: Causes skin burns. Toxic in contact with skin. : If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the oesophagus and the stomach. Harmful if swallowed. : This product contains no listed carcinogens according to IARC, ACGIH, NTP and/or OSHA in concentrations of 0.1 percent or greater. Prolonged contact may result in chemical burns and permanent damage.

Chronic Health Hazard

Exposure Guidelines
Target Organs : Skin. Eyes. Respiratory system. Liver. Digestive system.

Aggravated Medical Condition

Eye disease Skin disorders and Allergies. Stomach/intestinal disorders. Liver disorders.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice : Seek medical advice. If breathing has stopped or is labored, give assisted respirations. Supplemental oxygen may be indicated. If the heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately. : Hold eyelids apart, initiate and maintain gentle and continuous irrigation until the patient receives medical care. If medical care is not promptly available, continue to irrigate for one hour. : Immediately remove contaminated clothing, and any extraneous chemical, if possible to do so without delay. Initiate and maintain gentle and continuous irrigation until the patient receives medical care. If medical care is not promptly available, continue to irrigate for one hour. Cover wound with sterile dressing. : Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Prevent aspiration of vomit. Turn victim's head to the side. : Move to fresh air.

Eye contact

Skin contact

Ingestion

Inhalation

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Alcohol-resistant foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemical. Dry sand. Limestone powder. : Incomplete combustion may form carbon monoxide. May generate ammonia 2/8 Air Products and Chemicals,Inc

Specific hazards

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Version 3.0 Revision Date 11/20/2008 MSDS Number 300000008669 Print Date 06/27/2010 gas. May generate toxic nitrogen oxide gases. Burning produces noxious and toxic fumes. In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray . Downwind personnel must be evacuated. Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages. May form explosive mixtures in air. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters : Avoid contact with the skin. A face shield should be worn. Use personal protective equipment. Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses., Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Further information

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Use selfcontained breathing apparatus and chemically protective clothing. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. : Construct a dike to prevent spreading. Shut off or remove all ignition sources. : Contact Air Products' Emergency Response Center for advice. Approach suspected leak areas with caution. Absorb with inert absorbent materials such as: Dry sand. Vermiculite. Activated charcoal. Place in appropriate chemical waste container. : Evacuate area and do not approach spilled product . If possible, stop flow of product.

Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up

Additional advice

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling

See "Flammable and Combustible Liquid Code" NFPA No. 30, National Fire Protection Association, Boston, MA. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be readily accessible. Adhere to work practice rules established by government regulations. Avoid contact with eyes. Use personal protective equipment. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

Storage
Do not store near acids. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep in a dry, cool place. Keep away from Oxidizers.

Technical measures/Precautions
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering measures

Maintain process conditions to ensure temperature is below product flashpoint. Ensure adequate ventilation. 3/8 Air Products and Chemicals,Inc

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Version 3.0 Revision Date 11/20/2008 MSDS Number 300000008669 Print Date 06/27/2010 Provide readily accessible eye wash stations and safety showers. Provide natural or explosion-proof ventilation adequate to ensure concentrations are kept below exposure limits.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection Hand protection : Not required for properly ventilated areas. : Butyl-rubber Nitrile rubber. Neoprene gloves. Impervious gloves. The breakthrough time of the selected glove(s) must be greater than the intended use period. : Full face shield with goggles underneath. Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.

Eye protection

Skin and body protection

: Impervious clothing. Full rubber suit (rain gear). Rubber or plastic boots. Long sleeve shirts and trousers without cuffs. Slicker Suit.

Environmental exposure controls Special instructions for protection and hygiene

: Construct a dike to prevent spreading. Shut off or remove all ignition sources.

: Discard contaminated leather articles. Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected are a with water for at least 15 minutes Provide readily accessible eye wash stations and safety showers. Wash at the end of each workshift and before eating, smoking or using the toilet.

Exposure limit(s)
Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether Time Weighted Average (TWA): ACGIH Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL): ACGIH 0.05 ppm 0.15 ppm -

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Color Odor Relative density Vapor pressure : Liquid. : Light yellow. : Ammoniacal. : 0.9 (water = 1) C : 0.58 mmHg at 21

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Version 3.0 Revision Date 11/20/2008 Density pH Boiling point/range Flash point Water solubility : 56.185 lb/ft3 (0.9 g/cm3) at 70 (21 F C) : 10.9 C) : 374 F (190 C : 71.11 : Completely soluble. MSDS Number 300000008669 Print Date 06/27/2010

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid : Stable under normal conditions. : Heat, flames and sparks. : Reactive metals (e.g. sodium, calcium, zinc etc.). Materials reactive with hydroxyl compounds. Dehydrating Agents. Organic acids (i.e. acetic acid, citric acid etc.). Mineral acids. Sodium hypochlorite. Product slowly corrodes copper, aluminum, zinc and galvanized surfaces. Reaction with peroxides may result in violent decomposition of peroxide possibly creating an explosion. Oxidizing agents. : Nitric acid. Ammonia Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Nitrogen oxide can react with water vapors to form corrosive nitric acid. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Aldehydes Flammable hydrocarbon fragments. Heating above 65 C in the presence of strong base can liberate flammable hydrocarbon fragments. Carbon oxides.

Hazardous decomposition products

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Health Hazard

Ingestion : LD50 : > 1,400 mg/kg Species : Rat.

Inhalation

: No data is available on the product itself.

Inhalation - Components Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether Dipropylene glycol

LC50 (4 h) : 4 mg/l LC50 : > 6 mg/l 5/8

Species : Rat. Species : Rat.

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Skin.

: LD50 : > 250 mg/kg Species : Rabbit.

Eye irritation/corrosion Acute dermal irritation/corrosion

: Severe eye irritation. : Severe skin irritation.

Chronic Health Hazard

Inhalation tests have shown that exposure of rats to vapor of bis (dimethylaminoethyl) ether caused mortalities after 3 or 4 days of exposure to 90 ppm and after 6 to 9 days of exposure at 47 ppm. Subchronic exposure in test animals has caused abnormalities in lung, liver and stomach.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity effects

Aquatic toxicity Toxicity to fish - Components Dipropylene glycol Toxicity to other organisms : No data is available on the product itself.

LC50 (24 h) : > 5,000 mg/l : No data available.

Persistence and degradability

Mobility Bioaccumulation : No data available. : No data is available on the product itself.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging : Contact supplier if guidance is required.

: Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT

Proper shipping name Class UN/ID No. Packing group : : : : Corrosive liquids, toxic, n.o.s.(Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether) 8 (6.1) UN2922 III

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IATA
Proper shipping name Class UN/ID No. Packing group : : : : Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s.(Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether) 8 (6.1) UN2922 III

IMDG
Proper shipping name Class UN/ID No. Packing group : : : : CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.(Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether) 8 (6.1) UN2922 III

TDG
Proper shipping name Class UN/ID No. Packing group : : : : CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Bis (2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether) 8 (6.1) UN2922 III

Further Information The transportation information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory data relating to this material. For complete transportation information, contact an Air Products customer service representative.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1 200) Hazard Class(es) Toxic. Corrosive. Combustible Liquid.

Country
USA EU

Regulatory list
TSCA EINECS

Notification
Included on Inventory. Included on EINECS inventory or polymer substance, monomers included on EINECS inventory or no longer polymer. Included on Inventory. Included on Inventory. Included on Inventory. Included on Inventory. Included on Inventory. Included on Inventory.

Canada Australia Japan South Korea China Philippines

DSL AICS ENCS ECL SEPA PICCS

EPA SARA Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372) Component(s) above 'de minimus' level None. US. California Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65) This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or any other harm. WHMIS Hazard Classification

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Version 3.0 Revision Date 11/20/2008 MSDS Number 300000008669 Print Date 06/27/2010 Combustible Liquid, Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects, Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects, Corrosive Material

16. OTHER INFORMATION HMIS Rating

Health Flammability Physical hazard Prepared by : 3 : 2 : 0 : Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Global EH&S Product Safety Department

For additional information, please visit our Product Stewardship web site at http://www.airproducts.com/productstewardship/

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