Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tetrabutylammonium perruthenate, min. 97% TBAP
CAS Registry Number: 96317-72-5
Formula: (C4H9)4N+RuO4-
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: Alkylammonium salt
Synonym: TBAP
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 96317-72-5 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
No information available on long-term chronic effects. As a strong oxidant anion, and by analogy to similar
Chronic Health Affects:
salts of other elements, one might expect chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious).
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: water, carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Oxidizing solid. Rapid heating may cause this compound to explode. Dust may form an explosive mixture with
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:
air.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store cold in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: green xtl.
Molecular Weight: 407.41
Melting Point: 157° dec.
Boiling Point: none
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable (store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Rapid heating. Concentrated oxidizing acids may produce toxic volatile ruthenium tetroxide.
Incompatibility: nitric acid, perchloric acid, chlorine, reducing agents and combustible powders.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and ruthenium oxide.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Oxidizing Solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN #1479
Shipping Name (IATA): Oxidizing Solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN #1479
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
