Benzyldimethylamine (BDMA)

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Benzyldimethylamine (BDMA)

Other Names

BDMA

Product Number(s)

C054

CAS Number

103-83-3

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H331 Toxic if inhaled.
• H302±H312±H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
• H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
• P303±P361±P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin With water/shower.
• P305±P351±P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor.
• P405 Store locked up.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• Call for a doctor immediately.
• Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air or oxygen. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
• Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

Large Fire

CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Use neutralising agent.
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

No information available.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• Wear tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• Wear protective gloves

Body protection

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.

Respiratory protection

• In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
• self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Light yellow liquid

Odour

Amine-like

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

2.8 hPa at 20 °C

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

176 °C

Melting Point

-75 °C

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix.

Specific Gravity of Density

0.915 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Flash Point

54 °C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour
• mixtures are possible.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No further relevant information available.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Oral LD50 265 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 1660 mg/kg (rabbit)
• Inhalative LC50/4 h 2.06 mg/l (rat)

Eye contact

Strong caustic effect.

Skin contact

Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.

Inhalation

No further relevant information available.

Toxicity and irritation

No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Harmful to fish

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): hazardous for water
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
• Harmful to aquatic organisms

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN2619

Proper shipping name

2619 BENZYLDIMETHYLAMINE

Transport hazard class

8 Corrosive substances

Packing group

PG II

Environmental hazard

No

Special precautions for users

Warning: Corrosive substances.

Additional information

• Danger code (Kemler): 83
• EMS Number: F-E,S-C
• ADR
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
• Transport category 2
• Tunnel restriction code D/E
• IMDG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No information available.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

18 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

References

Electron Microscopy Science SDS (BDMA) N-Benzyldimethylamine https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/11400.pdf Date of issue 17/01/2025