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Product Name: Triethylenetetramine

Formula: C6H18N4

Synonyms: DEH 24;EPH 925;N,N′-Bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine;TETA;Triethylenetetramine

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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SAFETY INFORMATION COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS PRODUCT INTRODUCTION RELATED SUPPLIERS

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Description	Triethylenetetramine appears as a yellowish liquid. Less dense than water. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used in detergents and in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.
Color/Form	MODERATELY VISCOUS, YELLOWISH LIQUID
Boiling Point	511 to 513 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	54 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	275 °F (NTP, 1992)
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68.4 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.982 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Vapor Density	5.04 (AIR= 1)
Vapor Pressure	less than 0.01 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
LogP	-1.4/-1.66
Stability/Shelf Life	VOLATILE
Autoignition Temperature	640 °F (USCG, 1999)
Viscosity	27.24 mm²/s at 20 °C
pH	STRONGLY BASIC (PH 10 IN 1% AQ SOLN)
Refractive Index	INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4971 @ 20 °C/D; SADTLER REF NUMBER: 532 (IR, PRISM)
Kovats Retention Index	1421
Other Experimental Properties	CONVERSION UNITS: 1 MG/L= 167 PPM, 1 PPM= 5.98 MG/CU M
Chemical Classes	Nitrogen Compounds -> Amines, Aliphatic

SAFETY INFORMATION

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS

Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
XLogP3	-2.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	7
Exact Mass	146.153146591 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass	146.153146591 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area	76.1 Å²
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	49.7
Isotope Atom Count	0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Compound Is Canonicalized	Yes

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

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Triethylenetetramine appears as a yellowish liquid. Less dense than water. Combustible, though may be difficult to ignite. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used in detergents and in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.