Diisopropylamine
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Synonyms & Trade Names
DIPA, N-(1-Methylethyl)-2-propanamineExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) [skin]OSHA PEL
TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) [skin]Physical Description
Colorless liquid with an ammonia- or fish-like odor.Molecular Weight
101.2Boiling Point
183°FFreezing Point
-141°FSolubility
MiscibleVapor Pressure
70 mmHgIonization Potential
7.73 eVSpecific Gravity
0.72Flash Point
20°FUpper Exposive Limit
7.1%Lower Explosive Limit
1.1%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong acidsExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; nausea, vomiting; headache; visual disturbanceTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact (>5%)
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash (>5%)
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Up to 125 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£
Up to 200 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division