Product Name: Tetrabutylammonium Iodide
Chemical Formula: C16H36NI
CAS Number: 311-28-4
Manufacturer: Listed on supplier label
Recommended Use: Laboratory research, phase-transfer catalyst, synthesis reagent
Synonyms: TBAI, Tetrabutylazanium iodide
Emergency Phone: Refer to supplier documentation
Address: Refer to manufacturer’s facility details
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Category 4), Serious Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Skin Irritation (Category 2), Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Category 3)
Label Elements: Signal word: Warning; Hazard statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin and serious eye irritation; Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin contact cause irritation; systemic reactions with prolonged exposure can include headache, dizziness, nausea
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic life, potential for persistent bioaccumulation
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection, avoid breathing dust, wash hands after handling, use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area
Chemical Name: Tetrabutylammonium Iodide
Synonym: N,N,N-tributylbutan-1-aminium iodide
CAS Number: 311-28-4
Concentration: 98% and above
Molecular Weight: 369.37 g/mol
Impurities: None significant under normal laboratory handling, minor organic impurities possible depending on grade
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical help if symptoms occur
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, get medical advice if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, obtain medical help
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, never induce vomiting, get immediate medical attention
General Advice: Show physician this safety information, attend to symptoms, provide support as necessary
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam
Special Hazards: On combustion can produce nitrogen oxides, hydrogen iodide, toxic and irritating fumes
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus and full protection
Firefighting Instructions: Use standard procedures, avoid inhalation of smoke, prevent runoff from contaminating water sources
Explosion Data: No unusual explosion hazard; dust buildup can support deflagration under rare conditions
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ensure good ventilation, use protective clothing including gloves and goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, soil, or natural waterways
Methods for Cleanup: Collect material mechanically, place contaminated material in labeled waste container, wash area with plenty of water, ventilate area thoroughly
Waste Disposal: Follow local, regional, and national law regarding chemical waste
Safe Handling: Use in chemical fume hood, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not breathe dust or vapors
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space, separate from strong oxidizers and acids
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkali metals
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after use, do not eat, drink, or smoke in handling area
Engineering Controls: Chemical fume hood, local exhaust ventilation, safety shower and eyewash station
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles, lab coat, impervious gloves, dust mask when risk of airborne exposure exists
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for Tetrabutylammonium Iodide, avoid exposure as prudent laboratory practice
Environmental Controls: Minimize release to environment, proper waste collection
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Faint, characteristic amine odor
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not applicable (solid); slightly basic in water
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 148–152 °C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not flammable below decomposition
Evaporation Rate: Not volatile at room temperature
Flammability: Combustible at high temperature
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at 20°C
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, acetonitrile
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Density: 1.2–1.3 g/cm3
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts strongly with oxidizers, can release toxic fumes upon decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to heat, moisture, open flame
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkali metals
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, hydrogen iodide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed, may cause nausea, headache, dizziness
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation on contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes irritation, possible corneal injury with direct exposure
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization: Sensitization not anticipated
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure can affect neurological and gastrointestinal systems
Carcinogenicity: No components classified as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No substantiated data currently available
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Low biodegradability, expected to persist
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential exists based on structure, no measured data
Mobility in Soil: Moderately mobile in moist conditions, soluble in water
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow substance to enter drains, surface or ground water
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect and dispose as hazardous waste in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Unused Product: Return to supplier or dispose in approved chemical landfill or incineration facility
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose in accordance with regulatory requirements; triple rinse and puncture containers before landfill
Prevent Release: Do not discharge into environments or sewage
UN Number: Not regulated under most international transport rules
Proper Shipping Name: Tetrabutylammonium Iodide
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture and physical damage in transit, avoid contact with incompatible materials
Marine Pollutant: No classification available, but minimize spills in marine environment
TSCA: Listed in the United States TSCA Inventory
REACH: Notified or pre-registered in the EU
OSHA: Non-hazardous as per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
WHMIS: Not classified under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
SARA: Not listed for SARA Title III Sections 302/304/313
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other National Regulations: Comply with all chemical safety and environmental regulations applicable to your country
