Nomination Summary for Triethylamine & Dimethylethylamine (N85331)
Nominated Substances: Dimethylethylamine, Triethylamine
Nomination Date: 03/26/1985
Nominator: International Union, UAW
Rationale: These volatile aliphatic amines are coming into increasing use as catalysts for curing polyurethane coremaking resins in the foundry industry. Acute and chronic respiratory irritation and a phenomenon of "halo vision" are reported at exposure levels below the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit.
NTP Principles: not specified