International Chemical Safety Cards

OCTADECYLAMINE

ICSC: 1365

1-Octadecanamine
1-Aminooctadecane
Stearamine
Stearylamine
C₁₈H₃₉N
Molecular mass: 269.5
ICSC # 1365
CAS # 124-30-1
RTECS # RG4150000
April 20, 2005 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles .	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

Separated from acids, acid anhydrides , acid chlorides and oxidants .

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ICSC: 1365

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

OCTADECYLAMINE

ICSC: 1365

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE FLAKES , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides . The solution in water is a weak base. Reacts with acids , acid anhydrides , acid chlorides and oxidants .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 346.8°C
Melting point: 52.9°C
Density: 0.86
g/cm3

Solubility in water: very poor
Flash point: 148°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.7

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1365	OCTADECYLAMINE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.