Danger GHS02GHS07GHS05 NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine

Also known as: 1,3-Propanediamine, N,N-dimethyl-, 1-Amino-3-dimethylaminopropane, BRN 0605293, gamma-(Dimethylamino)propylamine, N-Dimethyltrimethylenediamine (+3 more)

CAS 109-55-7

3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine (CAS 109-55-7) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H226; H302; H314; H317. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.

View cosmetic safety profile for Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
25
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 14 fields
Name
3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine
CAS Number
109-55-7
DTXSID
DTXSID5025102
Molecular Formula
C5H14N2
InChI Key
IUNMPGNGSSIWFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
102.115698
Synonyms
1,3-Propanediamine, N,N-dimethyl-1-Amino-3-dimethylaminopropaneBRN 0605293gamma-(Dimethylamino)propylamineN-DimethyltrimethylenediamineEINECS 203-680-9Propylamine, 3-(N,N-dimethylamino)-UNII-I98I2UEC03

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Skin Sens. 1H226; H302; H314; H317GHS02; GHS07; GHS05Danger

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
Short-term EffectsThe substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.
Long-term EffectsRepeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
HardenerNo specific technical function

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 25 of 25 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
165.8ug/mLCD54, EC200Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
82.1ug/mLCD86, EC150Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
103.2ug/mLCD86, EC150Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
>715.267ug/mLCD86, EC150Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
>200ug/mLCV70Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
276.7ug/mLCV75Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=1.2mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
8%Depletion CysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
10.2%Depletion CysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
-2%Depletion LysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
-%Depletion LysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
4%Depletion Lys + CysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
5.1%Depletion Lys + CysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
85.76uMEC1.5Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
2.2%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
2.3%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
472.4uMEC3Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
I98I2UEC03UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
I98I2UEC03UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
I98I2UEC03UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
I98I2UEC03UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
1337.92uMIC50Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
30.2ratioImaxDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=1870mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine

Showing 25 of 25 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered3-aminopropyldimethylamine203-680-9ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
View full cosmetic safety profile →

Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL1232234
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
View full pharmaceutical profile →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine?

3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine (CAS 109-55-7) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Skin Sens. 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H226; H302; H314; H317. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine?

3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine has 25 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is -2 % via Dermal. Source: NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization.

What regulatory lists include 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine?

3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine used in cosmetics?

Yes, 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA). 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 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine 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, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H226, H302, H314, H317).

Is 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine used outside industrial chemicals?

3-(Dimethylamino)propylamine also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.