Provenance

Reference data from EU CLP Annex VI and published regulations — verify against your supplier's SDS before use.

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Substance profile

3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenediamine

3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenediamine is viscous, hygroscopic liquid with an ammoniacal; diagreeable, penetrating odor.

CAS 112-57-2 C8H23N5 189.3 g/mol Danger

01 · Identification

What 3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenedia… is

3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenediamine is viscous, hygroscopic liquid with an ammoniacal; diagreeable, penetrating odor. Its molecular formula is C8H23N5 and its molecular weight is 189.3 g/mol. It boils at 340 °C, melts at -30 °C.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as corrosives.

CAS number112-57-2
EC number203-986-2
Index number612-060-00-0
Molecular formulaC8H23N5
Molecular weight189.3 g/mol
Chemical class Corrosives

Other names for 3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenedia…

  • tetraethylenepentamine

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordDanger
Hazard statements assigned to 3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenedia…
CodeHazard statement
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301, P302, P310, P312, P313, P330, P331, P333, P352, P391, P501

This page lists only the codes assigned to 3,6,9-triazaundecamethylen…. The full reference lives on the hazard statements hub, the precautionary statements hub and the GHS pictograms hub.

03 · Physical and chemical properties

3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenedia… properties

Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.

Property Value Conditions Source
Boiling point 340.3 °C (644.5 °F) at 760 mmHg HSDB
340 °C (644 °F) at 760 mmHg CAMEO
333 °C (631.4 °F) at 760 mmHg DOE PAC
Melting point -30 °C (-22 °F) HSDB
-40 °C (-40 °F) CAMEO
Density 0.9946 g/cm³ HSDB
0.998 g/cm³ at 20 °C HSDB
Solubility SOL IN MOST ORGANIC SOLVENTS & WATER HSDB
Solubility in water: miscible ICSC
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) at 22.22 °C CAMEO
Vapor pressure 0.0098 mmHg at 20 °C ICSC
8e-7 mmHg at 25 °C HSDB
1 mmHg below this value, at 20 °C HSDB
Flash point 162.78 °C (325 °F) HSDB
163 °C (325.4 °F) ICSC
Autoignition temperature 321.11 °C (610 °F) HSDB
321 °C (609.8 °F) ICSC
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 0.8 % by volume CAMEO
0.1 % by volume ICSC
Upper explosive limit (UEL) 4.6 % by volume CAMEO
15 % by volume ICSC
Vapor density 6.53 (air = 1) HSDB
6.5 (air = 1) ICSC
Odor threshold Odor Threshold Low: 0.1 [mg/m3] Haz-Map
[HSDB] Odor threshold low from CHEMINFO Haz-Map

Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.

04 · Handling and storage

Storing and handling 3,6,9-triazaundecamethylenedia…

Reactivity

TETRAETHYLENEPENTAMINE is hygroscopic. This compound can react with oxidizing materials and strong acids. It may attack some forms of plastics. (NTP, 1992)

Source: CAMEO Chemicals

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Safety Data Sheet

Getting an SDS for 3,6,9-triazaundecamethylen…

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