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378 TRIETHyLENE GLYCOL
Threshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flush Point (deg. F): 181 OC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): No data; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazam!~ of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature : No data; Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning Rate:
Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Di-beta-hydroxyethoxy-ethan; 2,2’-Ethylenedioxydiethanol;
Ethylene glycol dihydroxydiethyl ether; TEG; Triglycol; Chemical Fornula: HO(CH,CH,O),CH.
Observable Characteristics -Physical State (as shipped):Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor: Very mild,
sweet.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 ‘C and 1 atm. : liquid; Molecular Weight:
150.17; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 550, 288, 561; Freezing Point: 24.3, -4.3, 268.9; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.125 at 20 ‘C (liquid);
Vapor (Gos) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of SpeciJTc Heats of Vapor (Gas) : 1.039; Latent Heat
of Vaporization: 180,99,4.1; Heat of Combustion:: -10,190, -5,660, -237.0; HeatofDecomposition:
Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: goggles; plastic gloves;
Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapors and liquid are unlikely to cause harm, General Treatment for
Exposure: flush eyes and skin with water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Not
pertinent; Short-Tern Inhalation Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 1, LD,, 5 to 15
glkg (guinea pig); Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors are
non-irritation to the eyes and skin; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: No appreciable hazard.
Practically harmless to the skin; Odor Threshold Not pertinent.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 350 CC, 330 OC; Flammable Limits in Air (96): 0.9 - 9.2; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Alcohol foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not
To Be Used: Water or foam may cause frothing; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not
pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 700; Electrical Hazard: Not
pertinent; Burning Rate: 1.7 mm/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stabilio During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.
TRIETHYLENETETRAMINE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: N,N’-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-ethylenediamine; TETA; Trien;
Chemical Fornula: ~z(CH2)2NH(CH~2NH(CHz)2~.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as nomlly shipped): Liquid; Color: Light straw; amber;
Odor: Ammoniacal.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
146.24; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 531.3, 277.4, 550.6; Freezing Point: -31, -35, 238; Critical
Tempemture: 860,460,733; Critical Pressure: 470,32,3.2; Specific Gravity: 0.982 at 20 “C (liquid);
Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.037; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: -13,500, -7,530, -315.0; HeatofDecomposition: Not
pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Amine-type canister;
goggles or face shield; rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapors from hot liquid can
irritate eyes and upper respiratory system. Liquid burns eyes and skin. May cause sensitization of skin;
General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION remove victim to fresh air; INGESTION: do NOT