Dimethylamine Information
Dimethylamine:
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Other Names |
N-Methylmethanamine |
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Chemical Formula |
(CH3)2NH; C2H7N |
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CAS Number |
124-40-3 |
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Industry Uses |
Cosmetics, Agricultural Chemicals |
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Health Risks |
Frostbite and skin burns; Damage to respiratory tract; Pulmonary edema |
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Vapor Pressure |
1388 mmHg |
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Water Solubility |
Soluble |
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Flammability |
Very Flammable |
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Odor |
Ammonia/Fish-like |
What is Dimethylamine:
Dimethylamine is an organic secondary amine. It is colorless, liquified, and flammable. Dimethylamine is abundantly present in human urine. As a pure substance, dimethylamine is used as a dehairing agent in tanning, dyes, soaps, and cleaning substances. It is also used as an agricultural fungicide. Dimethylamine is a weak base and is used as a precursor to many other significant compounds. Dimethylamine is extremely flammable and will explode if heated under pressure. It is also an irritant and is toxic.
Dimethylamine Exposure and Health Risks:
Dimethylamine is toxic when inhaled. Whether short term exposure to high concentrations or long term exposure to low concentrations, dimethylamine inhalation will result in adverse health effects like organ damage. It is also an irritant and will cause severe burns to both skin and eyes. Symptoms of inhalation include irritation to the respiratory tract, sneezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. It is toxic if inhaled, and will cause damage to the respiratory tract which could lead to pulmonary edema.
Regulations:
The table below summarizes the most-recent exposure limits.
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Limit/Level |
Type |
Organization |
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10 ppm |
AEGL-1 (8 hrs) |
EPA |
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130 ppm |
AEGL-2 (10 min) |
EPA |
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32 ppm |
AEGL-2 (8 hrs) |
EPA |
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480 ppm |
AEGL-3 (10 min) |
EPA |
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120 ppm |
AEGL-3 (8 hrs) |
EPA |
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10 ppm |
TWA (8 hrs) |
NIOSH |
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10 ppm |
TWA (8 hrs) |
OSHA |
Measuring Dimethylamine:
Dimethylamine concentration in the air can be measured in units of parts per million (ppm). We carry portable and fixed dimethylamine monitors and kits, and all of our dimethylamine products can be viewed HERE.
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