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CAS Number: 3115-68-2
Product Catalog
93-1579
Phosphorus › Tetra-n-butylphosphonium bromide, 98%| CAS Number: | 3115-68-2 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011853 |
| Molecular Formula: | C16H36BrP |
| Molecular Weight: | 339.35 |
| Chemical Formula: | (C4H9)4P+Br- |
| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Note: |
Stability: hygroscopic
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 100-103°C
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Tetra-n-butylphosphonium bromide, 98% |
| Product Number: | 93-1579 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 3115-68-2 |
| Formula: | (C4H9)4P+Br- |
| EINECS Number: | 221-487-8 |
| Chemical Family: | organophosphorus compound |
| Synonym: | Tetra-N-butylphosphonium bromide |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 3115-68-2 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Causes severe irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic in contact with skin. From animal studies may cause nervous system effects at high dose. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Eye, skin, ingestion |
| Eye Contact: | Causes severe irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes severe irritation of the skin. Very toxic in contact with skin. |
| Inhalation: | Dust is irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach. May cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic in contact with skin. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty 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). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | no data |
| Explosion Limits: | no data |
| Extinguishing Medium: | dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, or foam. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | In a fire material may emit toxic organic fumes, carbon monoxide, hydrogen bromide, and phosphorous oxides. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a cool, dry, area away from heat. Handle in a dry atmosphere. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 339.35 |
| Melting Point: | 100-103°C |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | very soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | hygroscopic |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with moisture |
| Incompatibility: | oxidizing agents and chlorine |
| Decomposition Products: | carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, hydrogen bromide, and phosphorus pentoxide. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Administration onto the skin (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 500 mg. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 100 uL/24H. Oral (rat); LD50: 420 mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); LD50: >3 mg/m3/1H. Intravenous (mouse); LD50: 56 mg/kg. Administration onto the skin (rabbit); LD50: 197 mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Toxic solids, organic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 2811 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Toxic solid, Organic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 2811 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 5/14/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 7/28/2011 |
