Dicyclohexylamine MSDS

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Product MATERIAL protect Corrosive water DICYCLOHEXYLAMINE LIQUID Brenntag
<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DICYCLOHEXYLAMINE, LIQUID
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Toxic! Corrosive! Toxic effects are principally related to its corrosive properties. Toxic effects may be 
delayed. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes severe skin and eye burns. Mists or sprays are extremely 
irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases. 
Contents may develop pressure on prolonged exposure to heat.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Corrosive! Product may cause severe irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.  Repeated 
and/or prolonged exposures may cause productive cough, running nose, bronchopneumonia, 
pulmonary oedema (fluid build-up in lungs), and reduction of pulmonary function. Can cause injury to 
entire respiratory tract. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
Corrosive! Burns can occur if not promptly removed. Concentrated solutions may cause pain and deep 
and severe burns to the skin.  Prolonged and repeated exposure to dilute solutions often causes 
irritation, redness, pain and drying and cracking of the skin. Toxic effects may be delayed. Avoid 
handling when the skin is moist, wet or abraded.
Skin Contact:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON  (416) 226-6117                     Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211                     Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754                  Calgary, AB  (403) 263-8660                       Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website:  http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00066373
Index: 
2007 February 08
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Dicyclohexylamine, Liquid.
Product Name:  
2007 February 08
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
GCD5513/07A
Dicyclohexylamine.
Chemical Name:
Cyclohexylcyclohexanamine.
Synonyms:
Amines.
Chemical Family:
C12H23N; C6H11 - NH - C6H11.
Molecular Formula:
Chemical intermediate.
Product Use:
WHMIS Classification / Symbol:
READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE HAZARD EVALUATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
D-1B:  Toxic (acute effects)
E:  Corrosive
Ingredient
CAS#
ACGIH TLV
% Concentration
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (Not Intended As Specifications)
Dicyclohexylamine
101-83-7
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99 - 100
Dicyclohexylamine, Liquid
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Date of Revision:
2007 February 08
WHMIS Number :
00066373
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Prompt removal of the material and obtaining medical attention are essential for all contact.  Remove all 
contaminated clothing and immediately wash the exposed areas with copious amounts of water.  
Continue the flushing during transportation to the emergency department.  Corrosive effects may be 
delayed (up to 72 hours), and damage may occur without the sensation or onset of pain.  Contact local 
poison control centre for further guidance.
General Guidelines:  
Move victim to fresh air.  Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped.  Give 
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if there is no breathing AND no pulse.  Oxygen administration may 
be beneficial in this situation but should only be administered by personnel trained in its use.  Obtain 
medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
Inhalation:
Prompt removal of the material from the skin is essential.  Remove all contaminated clothing and 
immediately wash the exposed areas with copious amounts of soap and water for a minimum of 30 
minutes or up to 60 minutes for critical body areas.  Immerse the exposed part immediately in ice water 
to relieve pain and to prevent swelling and blistering.  Place cold packs, ice or wet cloths on the burned 
area if immersion is not possible.  Cover the exposed part with a clean, preferably sterile, lint-free 
dressing.  Obtain medical attention IMMEDIATELY and monitor breathing and treat for shock for severe 
exposure. See "Note to Physicians" below.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 30 minutes, preferably up to 60 minutes.  
Hold eyelids open during flushing.  If irritation persists, repeat flushing.  Do not transport victim until the 
recommended flushing period is completed unless flushing can be continued during transport.
Eye Contact:
Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. IMMEDIATELY contact local 
Poison Control Centre.  If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse mouth out and give 1 to 2 glasses of 
milk.  Water may be used if milk is not available but it is not as effective.  If spontaneous vomiting 
occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in of vomitus, rinse mouth and 
administer more milk or water.  IMMEDIATELY transport victim to an emergency facility.
Ingestion:
Skin absorption is a secondary concern to the continual destruction of tissue while the product is in 
contact with the skin.
Skin Absorption:
Extremely corrosive!  This product causes corneal scarring and clouding.  Glaucoma, cataracts and 
permanent blindness may occur. May cause lachrymation (excessive tears) and conjunctivitis.
Eye Contact:
This substance is toxic if swallowed. Corrosive! This product causes severe burning and pain in the 
mouth, throat and abdomen.  Vomiting, diarrhea and perforation of the esophagus and stomach lining 
may occur.
Ingestion:
Corrosive effects on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the sensation 
or onset of pain.  Strict adherence to first aid measures following any exposure is essential.
May cause visual disturbances, glaucopsia, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema. Exposure to 
the vapour may cause minor transient oedema of the corneal epithelium.  This condition, referred to as 
glaucopsia, "blue haze", or "blue-gray haze" produces a blurring of vision against a general bluish haze 
and the appearance of halos around bright objects.  The effect disappears spontaneously within a few 
hours of the end of an exposure, and leaves no permanent damage.  Although not detrimental to the 
eye per se, glaucopsia predisposes an affected individual to physical accidents and reduces the ability 
to undertake skilled tasks such as driving a motorized vehicle. Pulmonary oedema is the build-up of 
fluid in the lungs that might be fatal.  Symptoms of pulmonary oedema, such as shortness of breath, 
may not appear until several hours after exposure and are aggravated by physical exertion. (4) 
Exposure to very low doses, even for a short period of time, has produced extensive damage to the 
esophagus, stomach and intestine extending into surrounding tissues, as well as hyperexcitability 
followed by apathy and weakness.  In some cases, death has resulted from hemorrhage, adhesions or 
perforation.  Following esophageal damage, strictures have frequently developed in surviving animals. 
(4)
Other Health Effects:
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Date of Revision:
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Immediate consultation with the local Poison Control Centre should be initiated.  Severe and sometimes 
delayed (up to 72 hours) local and systemic reactions can occur.
This product contains materials that may cause severe pneumonitis if aspirated.  If ingestion has 
occurred less than 2 hours earlier, carry out careful gastric lavage; use endotracheal cuff if available, to 
prevent aspiration.  Observe patient for respiratory difficulty from aspiration pneumonitis.  Give artificial 
resuscitation and appropriate chemotherapy if respiration is depressed.
Due to the severely irritating or corrosive nature of the material, swallowing may lead to ulceration and 
inflammation of the upper alimentary tract with hemorrhage and fluid loss.  Also, perforation of the 
esophagus or stomach may occur, leading to mediastinitis or peritonitis and the resultant complications. 
(3) Mucosal injury following ingestion of this corrosive material may contraindicate the induction of 
vomiting in the treatment of possible intoxication.  Similarly, if gastric lavage is performed, intubation 
should be done with great care.  If oral burns are present or a corrosive ingestion is suspected by the 
patient's history, perform esophagoscopy as soon as possible.  Scope should not be passed beyond the 
first burn because of the risk of perforation.
Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this product include diseases of the skin, 
eyes or respiratory tract.
Note to Physicians:
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint (°C)
AutoIgnition 
Temperature (°C)
LEL
UEL
Flammability Limits in Air (%):  
99.5 - 104  (3)
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not regulated.
Flammability Class (WHMIS):
Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include ammonia, oxides of nitrogen, carbon and 
irritating gases.
Hazardous Combustion 
Products:
Closed containers exposed to heat may burst. Spilled material may cause floors and contact surfaces 
to become slippery.
Unusual Fire or Explosion 
Hazards:
Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact:
Not available.
Rate of Burning:
Not available.
Explosive Power:
Not expected to be sensitive to static discharge.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Alcohol resistant foam. Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water spray.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
FIRE FIGHTING 
INSTRUCTIONS
Fire-exposed containers should be kept cool by spraying with water to reduce pressure. Do not use 
solid water streams near ruptured tanks or spills.  Reacts violently with water and can splatter onto 
personnel.  (3) Spilled material may cause floors and contact surfaces to become slippery.
Instructions to the Fire Fighters:
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Protective clothing for skin and eye 
protection should be worn to protect against highly alkaline materials.
Fire Fighting Protective 
Equipment:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Information in this section is for responding to spills, leaks or releases in order to prevent or minimize the adverse effects on persons, 
property and the environment.  There may be specific reporting requirements associated with spills, leaks or releases, which change from 
region to region.
See Section 13, "Deactivating Chemicals". In all cases of leak or spill contact vendor at Emergency 
Number shown on the front page of this MSDS.
Wear protective clothing. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust as an absorbent. Collect 
product for recovery or disposal.  For release to land, or storm water runoff, contain discharge by 
constructing dykes or applying inert absorbent;  for release to water, utilize damming and/or water 
diversion to minimize the spread of contamination.  Ventilate enclosed spaces.  Notify applicable 
government authority if release is reportable or could adversely affect the environment.
Containment and Clean-Up 
Procedures:
Dicyclohexylamine, Liquid
Brenntag Canada Inc.
Date of Revision:
2007 February 08
WHMIS Number :
00066373
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Use normal "good" industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Containers exposed to heat may be 
under internal pressure.  These should be cooled and carefully vented before opening.  A face shield 
and apron should be worn. When diluting, add this material/product to water in small amounts to avoid 
spattering.  Never add water to this material/product. Always add product slowly to liquid surface, with 
constant stirring to assure that product is completely dissolved as it is added to dissipate heat. 
Hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals such as aluminum, tin, lead and zinc. 
Clean all containers of residues before adding the product.  This will avoid potential violent reaction with 
unknown residues. (3)
Handling Practices:
See Section 8, "Engineering Controls".
Ventilation Requirements:
Use only with adequate ventilation and avoid breathing aerosols or mists. Avoid contact with eyes, skin 
or clothing.  Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.  Wash contaminated clothing 
thoroughly before re-use. Keep containers closed.  Prevent moisture contamination.  Do not reseal if 
contamination is suspected.
Other Precautions:
STORAGE
See below.
Storage Temperature (°C):
Ventilation should be corrosion proof.
Ventilation Requirements:
Store in a clean, cool well ventilated area, away from organic chemicals, strong bases, strong acids, 
metal powders, carbides, sulfides, and any readily oxidizable material.  Protect from direct sunlight.  
Protect against physical damage. Storage area should be equipped with corrosion-resistant floors, 
sumps and should have controlled drainage to a recovery tank. Keep tightly closed to protect quality. 
Hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals such as aluminum, tin, lead and zinc.
Corrosive mist is most likely to be generated at the vents of process or storage tanks, especially during 
filling operations.  The use of compressed air to force corrosive materials from delivery trucks is of 
special concern.  Scrubbing the exhaust of these vents is highly recommended.  Jurisdictional 
regulations should be consulted to determine required practices. Protect from direct sunlight. Protect 
against physical damage. Avoid moisture contamination.
Storage Requirements:
Materials of construction for storing the product include:   steel. Equipment for storage, handling or 
transport should NOT be made from the following material, or, where applicable, its alloys:   copper, 
aluminum, zinc or galvanized materials. Confirm suitability of any material before using.
Special Materials to be Used for 
Packaging or Containers:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Recommendations listed in this section indicate the type of equipment, which will provide protection against overexposure to this 
product.  Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control measures, and actual exposures will dictate the need for specific 
protective devices at your workplace.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Local exhaust ventilation required.  Ventilation should be corrosion proof. Make up air should be 
supplied to balance air that is removed by local or general exhaust ventilation. Ventilate low lying areas 
such as sumps or pits where dense vapours may collect.
Engineering Controls:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE 
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Safety glasses with side shields are recommended as minimal eye protection. Use full face-shield and 
chemical safety goggles when there is potential for contact. Contact lenses should not be worn when 
working with this material.
Eye Protection:
Gloves and protective clothing made from neoprene, butyl rubber, Latex or nitrile rubber should be 
impervious under conditions of use.   Prior to use, user should confirm impermeability. Discard 
contaminated gloves.
Skin Protection:
No specific guidelines available. Respiratory protection should not be necessary unless a mist is 
created. A NIOSH/MSHA-approved air-purifying respirator equipped with organic vapour cartridges for 
concentrations up to 1000 ppm. An air-supplied respirator if concentrations are higher or unknown.
If while wearing a respiratory protection, you can smell, taste or otherwise detect anything unusual, or in 
the case of a full facepiece respirator you experience eye irritation, leave the area immediately.  Check 
to make sure the respirator to face seal is still good.  If it is, replace the filter, cartridge or canister.  If 
the seal is no longer good, you may need a new respirator.  (4)
Respiratory Protection:
Wear an impermeable apron and boots. Locate safety shower and eyewash station close to chemical 
handling area. Take all precautions to avoid personal contact.
Other Personal Protective 
Equipment:
Dicyclohexylamine, Liquid
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Date of Revision:
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00066373
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None established for this product.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Liquid.
Colourless liquid.
Fishy odour.
Not available.
256.
-2.00.
0.02.
Not available.
0.91 - 0.93.
910 - 930 kg/m3.
Not available.
Not available.
Slightly soluble in water.
Not available.
> 12.5.
Not available.
Not available.
Physical State:
Appearance:
Odour:
Odour Threshold (ppm):
Boiling Range (°C):
Melting/Freezing Point (°C):
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg at 20° C):
Vapour Density (Air = 1.0):
Relative Density (g/cc):
Bulk Density:
Viscosity:
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1.0):
Solubility:
% Volatile by Volume:
pH:
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES  (Not intended as Specifications)
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
SUBSTANCE
LD50 (Oral, Rat)
LD50 (Dermal, Rabbit)
LC50 (Inhalation, Rat, 4h)
Dicyclohexylamine
373 mg/kg (1,3)
> 200 mg/kg (3)
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The ingredient(s) of this product is (are) not classed as carcinogenic by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA or NTP.
Carcinogenicity Data:
No adverse reproductive effects are anticipated.
Reproductive Data:
No adverse mutagenic effects are anticipated.
Mutagenicity Data:
No adverse teratogenic effects are anticipated.
Teratogenicity Data:
None known.
Respiratory / Skin Sensitization 
Data:
This product contains an amine, which may react with nitrites to form a nitrosamine.  Some 
nitrosamines have been shown to be carcinogenic in laboratory animals.
Synergistic Materials:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY
Stable.
Under Normal Conditions:
Not flammable.
Under Fire Conditions:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
High temperatures, sparks, open flames and all other sources of ignition. Avoid moisture contamination.
Conditions to Avoid:
Lewis or mineral acids. Organic Acids. Oxidizing agents. Peroxides. Calcium Hypochlorite. Sodium 
Hypochlorite. Nitrites. Nitrous acid. Reactive Metals. Corrosive to aluminum, tin, zinc, copper and their 
alloys. Galvanized Materials.
Materials to Avoid:
Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include ammonia, oxides of nitrogen, carbon and 
irritating gases.
Decomposition or Combustion 
Products:
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None known.
Other Studies Relevant to 
Material:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available. Harmful to aquatic life at low concentrations. Toxicity is primarily associated with pH.
Ecotoxicity:
This product is biodegradable. Dicyclohexylamine is estimated to have a high potential to 
bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms.  (4) Dicyclohexylamine has moderate mobility in soil. Can be 
dangerous if allowed to enter drinking water intakes. Do not contaminate domestic or irrigation water 
supplies, lakes, streams, ponds, or rivers.
Environmental Fate:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Neutralize carefully with weak acid to a pH of 6 to 9. Neutralization is expected to be exothermic. 
Vigourous effervescence results. Confirm pH using pH paper.
Deactivating Chemicals:
This information applies to the material as manufactured. Reevaluation of the product may be required 
by the user at the time of disposal since the product uses, transformations, mixtures and processes 
may influence waste classification. Dispose of waste material at an approved (hazardous) waste 
treatment/disposal facility in accordance with applicable local, provincial and federal regulations.  Do not 
dispose of waste with normal garbage, or to sewer systems.
Waste Disposal Methods:
See Section 13, "Deactivating Chemicals".
Safe Handling of Residues:
Empty containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapour) and can be dangerous. Empty drums 
should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner. Treat 
package in the same manner as the product.
Disposal of Packaging:
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CANADIAN TDG ACT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:
DICYCLOHEXYLAMINE, Class 8, UN2565, PG III.
Label(s):  Corrosives.          Placard:  Corrosives.
ERAP Index: -----.
Exemptions: None known.
US DOT CLASSIFICATION (49CFR 172.101, 172.102):
DICYCLOHEXYLAMINE, Class 8, UN2565, PG III.
Label(s):  Corrosive.          Placard:  Corrosive.
CERCLA-RQ: Not available.
Exemptions: None known.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CANADA
All constituents of this product are included on the DSL.
CEPA - NSNR:
Not included.
CEPA - NPRI:
Controlled Products Regulations Classification (WHMIS):
D-1B:  Toxic (acute effects)
E:  Corrosive
USA
All constituents of this product are included on the TSCA inventory.
Environmental Protection Act:
Toxic, Corrosive.
OSHA HCS (29CFR 1910.1200):
Text22:
NFPA:   Health,    Fire,    Reactivity   (Not available.)
Text22:
HMIS:  3 Health,   1 Fire,   0 Reactivity   (3)
INTERNATIONAL
All components are on the following inventories:   EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances), ACOIN 
(Australia), MITI (Japan), Korea.
Dicyclohexylamine, Liquid
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Date of Revision:
2007 February 08
WHMIS Number :
00066373
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16.  OTHER INFORMATION
REFERENCES
RTECS-Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety RTECS 
database.
1.
Clayton, G.D. and Clayton, F.E., Eds., Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 3rd ed., Vol. IIA,B,C, John Wiley and Sons, 
New York, 1981.
2.
Supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet(s).
3.
CHEMINFO, through "CCINFOdisc", Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
4.
Guide to Occupational Exposure Values, 2005, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Cincinnati, 2005.
5.
Regulatory Affairs Group, Brenntag Canada Inc.
6.
The British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre, Poison Managements Manual, Canadian Pharmaceutical 
Association, Ottawa, 1981.
7.
NFPA 325M Fire Hazard Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases, and Volatile Solids, 1994 Edition, Quincy, MA, 1994.
8.
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The information contained herein is offered only as a guide to the handling of this specific material and has been prepared in good faith 
by technically knowledgeable personnel.  It is not intended to be all-inclusive and the manner and conditions of use and handling may 
involve other and additional considerations.  No warranty of any kind is given or implied and Brenntag Canada Inc. will not be liable for 
any damages, losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the use of or reliance on any information contained 
herein.  This Material Safety Data Sheet is valid for three years.
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To obtain revised copies of this or other Material Safety Data Sheets, contact your nearest Brenntag Canada Regional office.
British Columbia:  20333-102B Avenue, Langley, BC, V1M 3H1
         Phone:  (604) 513-9009         Facsimile:  (604) 513-9010
Alberta:   6628 - 45 th. Street, Leduc, AB, T9E 7C9
         Phone:  (780) 986-4544         Facsimile:  (780) 986-1070
Manitoba:  681 Plinquet Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 2X2
         Phone:  (204) 233-3416         Facsimile:  (204) 233-7005
Ontario:  43 Jutland Road, Toronto, ON, M8Z 2G6
         Phone:  (416) 259-8231         Facsimile:  (416) 259-6175
Quebec:  2900 Jean Baptiste Des., Lachine, PQ, H8T 1C8
         Phone:  (514) 636-9230         Facsimile:  (514) 636-0877
Atlantic:  A-105 Akerley Boulevard, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1R7
         Phone:  (902) 468-9690         Facsimile:  (902) 468-3085
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Prepared By:  Regulatory Affairs Group, Brenntag Canada Inc., (416) 259-8231.
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