FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" 
MSDS #: 327.20 
Revision Date: September 17, 2004

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 
Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification 

Ethylene Diamine Solution 

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 

Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients 
Ethylene Diamine (107-15-3) 1-6% and Water (7732-18-5) 94-99%. 
None establishedCAS#: 
Section 3 — Hazards Identification 
Clear, colorless liquid; slight ammonia odor. 
Mildly toxic by inhalation and skin absorption; irritant to skin and eyes. Avoid all body tissue contact. Health-1 
Flammability-0 
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE 
Reactivity-0 
Exposure-1 
Storage-1 
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard 
Section 4 — First Aid Measures 

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.


Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures 

Non flammable, non combustible liquid. 
NFPA CODE 
None established 

Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures 

Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent material; deposit 
in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. 

Section 7 — Handling and Storage 

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides.
Store in a cool dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Absorbs carbon dioxide from air, keep tightly closed and stored in a Flinn Chem-Saf
bag. Use and dispense in a hood.


Section 8 — Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper cartridges or 
a
positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire)
.
Exposure guidelines: TWA 10 ppm, (OSHA)
.


© 2004 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 
PAGE 1 OF 2 


FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 
Ethylene Diamine Solution 

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 327.20 
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: September 17, 2004 


Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties 

Clear, colorless liquid; ammonia odor strong base.
Solubility: Soluble: water and alcohol.
Formula: H2NCH2CH2NH2 H20
Formula Weight: 60.10


Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity 

Avoid contact with acids, acid chlorides, oxidizers, acid anhydrides, phosphous halides, heat, open flame or any source of ignition. 
Shelf life: Potentially poor, absorbs carbon dioxide from air, keep tightly closed and stored in a Flinn Chem-Saf bag. 

Section 11 — Toxicological Information 

Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive, lachrymator, sensitizer, stomach pains, ORL-RAT LD50: 500 mg/kg as ethylene diamine 
vomiting, diarrhea IHL-RAT LC50: 300 mg/m3 as ethylene diamine 
Chronic effects: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: 730 mg/kg as ethylene diamine 

Target organs: N.A. 

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. 
Section 12 — Ecological Information 

Data not yet available. 

Section 13 — Disposal Considerations 

Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.


Section 14 — Transport Information 

Shipping Name: Not Regulated 
Hazard Class: N/A 
UN Number: N/A 

N/A = Not applicable 

Section 15 — Regulatory Information 

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-468-6), RCRA code D001. 

Section 16 — Other Information 

Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material 
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no 
guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for 
your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. 

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" 

Improve Safety--Use Flinn Chemicals 

flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com 

P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510 
(800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436 
PAGE 2 OF 2

© 2004 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.