Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Tetrabutylammonium Chloride hydrate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Tetrabutylammonium Chloride hydrate
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Effects
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
Ingestion
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash Points CLOSED CUP: Higher than 93.3°C (200°F).
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and water, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...), halogenated
Products of Combustion
compounds.
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Presence of Various Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Substances
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Material in powder form, capable of creating a dust explosion.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential
dust explosion hazard.
Hazards
Tetrabutylammonium Chloride hydrate
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do
Precautions
not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Hygroscopic
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odor Odorless to slight tributylamine
Taste Not available.
277.92 g/mole + xH2O
Molecular Weight
Color Off-white. Tan.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.
Not available.
Boiling Point
Melting Point 41°C (105.8°F) - 44 C.
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Specific Gravity Not available.
Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility Not available.
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Soluble in cold water.
Tetrabutylammonium Chloride hydrate
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability Temperature Not available.
Excess heat and incompatible materials (oxidizers).
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with various Reactive with oxidizing agents.
substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on not available
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Eye: Causes eye irritation
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: No toxicity or other health information is available. May cause digestive tract irritation. May be
harmful if swallowed.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are more toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Tetrabutylammonium Chloride hydrate
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
Proposition 65 found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
For CAS no. 37451-68-6:
Other Regulations
EINECS: This product is not on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Canada: Not listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) or Canadian Non- Domestic Substance
List (NDSL).
China: Not listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Not listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Not listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Not listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Not listed on AICS.
For CAS no. 1112-67-0:
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. (EINECS
No. 214-195-7).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse
respiratory system and skin. immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S37/39- Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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Tetrabutylammonium Chloride hydrate
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
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Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
Xi:Irritant
