International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
SOURCEILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards1 records
Field
Value
GHS Signal Word
DANGER
GHS Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Short-term Effects
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.
Long-term Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause asthma.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.
OSHA Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.
SOURCEOSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits5 records
Agency
Metric
Value
ppm
mg/m3
Skin
OSHA
TWA
10 ppm (25 mg/m³)
10
25
N
NIOSH
TWA
10 ppm (25 mg/m³)
10
25
N
ACGIH
TWA
10 ppm [1990]
10
-
Y
CAL/OSHA
TWA
10 ppm (25 mg/m³)
10
25
N
NIOSH
IDLH
1000 ppm
1000
-
-
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
SOURCEEPA CPDat7 records
Chemical reaction regulatorChelating agentCorrosion inhibitorLubricating agentTracerNo specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
What is the GHS hazard classification for Ethylenediamine?
Ethylenediamine (CAS 107-15-3) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Resp. Sens. 1; Skin Sens. 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H226; H312; H302; H314; H334; H317. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
What is the NOAEL for Ethylenediamine?
Ethylenediamine has 71 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is -0.3 % via Dermal. Source: NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization.
What regulatory lists include Ethylenediamine?
Ethylenediamine appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including pharmaceutical, active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides, drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Ethylenediamine a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC)?
Yes, Ethylenediamine is listed on the ECHA REACH Candidate List as a Substance of Very High Concern. Reason: Respiratory sensitising properties (Article 57(f) - human health). Source: ECHA SVHC Candidate List.
What are the occupational exposure limits for Ethylenediamine?
Occupational exposure limits for Ethylenediamine are set by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH. 5 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.
Is Ethylenediamine used in cosmetics?
Yes, Ethylenediamine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ethylenediamine ⚠️. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Ethylenediamine come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ECHA SVHC Candidate List, ILO/WHO ICSC, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Ethylenediamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Ethylenediamine is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H226, H312, H302, H314, H334, H317).
Is Ethylenediamine used outside industrial chemicals?
Ethylenediamine also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.