Dimethylamine

Dimethylamine MSDS

What is Dimethylamine?

Dimethylamine is an organic secondary amine. It is colorless, liquified, and flammable. Dimethylamine is abundantly present in human urine. As a pure substance, dimethylamine is used as a dehairing agent in tanning, dyes, soaps, and cleaning substances. It is also used as an agricultural fungicide. Dimethylamine is a weak base and is used as a precursor to many other significant compounds. Dimethylamine is extremely flammable and will explode if heated under pressure. It is also an irritant and is toxic.

Dimethylamine Exposure and Health Risks

Dimethylamine is toxic when inhaled. Whether short term exposure to high concentrations or long term exposure to low concentrations, dimethylamine inhalation will result in adverse health effects like organ damage. It is also an irritant and will cause severe burns to both skin and eyes. Symptoms of inhalation include irritation to the respiratory tract, sneezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. It is toxic if inhaled, and will cause damage to the respiratory tract which could lead to pulmonary edema.

Regulations

The table below summarizes the most-recent exposure limits.

Sources: NIOSH, OSHA, EPA

Measuring Dimethylamine

Dimethylamine concentration in the air can be measured in units of parts per million (ppm). We carry portable and fixed dimethylamine monitors and kits, and all of our dimethylamine products can be viewed HERE.

D16	The D16 is a versatile tool designed for gas leak detection, personal safety, spot checking, confined entry, and data logging, and more. It can be used as a portable monitor or as stationary one that can be set to log data over long periods of time. This customizable unit can be fitted with a variety of sensors and is sold with very accessory you may need for fast and accurate portable gas detection.	0-100ppm
D12	The D12 is designed for operation in hazardous areas. It's explosion-proof cast aluminum housing is rated for Class 1, Division 1, Group B, C, D locations and is UL, FM, and CSA certified. This monitor can be fitted with a variety of sensors to be used on a wide range of toxic and combustible gases.	0-100ppm
F12	The Series F12 Gas Transmitter is an Intrinsically Safe monitor designed for the detection of toxic gases in hazardous area. It is also well suited for general purpose applications. This highly customizable unit can be fitted with a variety of sensors and and accessories and is compatible with most fixed mount toxic gas applications.	0-100ppm

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