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2-amino-2-methylpropanol
EC / List no.: 204-709-8
CAS no.: 124-68-5
Mol. formula: C4H11NO
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance causes serious eye irritation, is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects and causes skin irritation.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance causes serious eye damage.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
coating products,
plant protection products,
cosmetics and personal care products,
lubricants and greases,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fertilisers and
perfumes and fragrances.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
plastic used for large surface area articles (e.g. construction and building materials for flooring, insulation).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
plant protection products,
coating products,
fertilisers,
adhesives and sealants and
inks and toners.
This substance is used in the following areas:
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
health services and
scientific research and development.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
oil and gas exploration or production products,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
metal working fluids,
finger paints,
inks and toners,
lubricants and greases,
paper chemicals and dyes,
plant protection products,
perfumes and fragrances,
washing & cleaning products and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
oil and gas exploration or production products,
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
inks and toners,
laboratory chemicals,
metal working fluids and
pharmaceuticals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
mining,
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment and
health services.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
wood and wood products and
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 05/05/2023