Diethanolamine
CAS Number
111-42-2Synonym
DEA; N,n-diethanolamine; Diethylolamine; Diolamine; 2,2'-dihydroxydiethylamine; Iminodiethanol; 2,2'-iminodiethanol; NCI-C55174
Occurrence/Use
Surfactant, corrosion inhibitor; component in soaps, shampoo, cleaners, polishers, cosmetings, and pharmaceuticals; chemical intermediate in rubber chemicals industry
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Chronic Reference Exposure Levels |
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Air
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 3 |
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| Chronic Target Organs: | Respiratory system, hematologic system |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2001 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
Cancer - Listing Mechanism
Labor Code
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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| Date of Listing: |
Public notices related to this chemical
- Benzophenone, Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), Diethanolamine and 2-Methylimidazole Listed Effective June 22, 2012 as Known to the State to Cause Cancer
- Notice of Intent to List: Benzophenone, Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), Diethanolamine and 2-Methylimidazole as Known to the State to Cause Cancer
- Prioritization: Chemicals for Consultation by the May 29, 2009 Carcinogen Identification Committee
- Decision Not to Proceed With the Listing of Diethanolamine Via the Authoritative Bodies Listing Mechanism
- Chemicals Under Consideration For Possible Listing Via The Authoritative Bodies Mechanisms: Diethanolamine, Polygorskite fibers, and Pyridine