Product Name: Tetraethylammonium Acetate
Chemical Family: Quaternary ammonium compound
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, research and synthesis
SDS Number: 107341
Supplier Details: Commercial lab reagent producers
Emergency Contact: Check local emergency numbers or poison control
GHS Classification: Eye irritant (Category 2A), Skin irritant (Category 2)
Label Elements: Signal word: Warning; Hazard pictograms: Exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation; Causes skin irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, Wear protective gloves and eye protection, Wash hands thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Eyes: redness, watering; Skin: redness, irritation; Inhalation: respiratory discomfort at high levels; Ingestion: gastrointestinal upset
Chemical Name: Tetraethylammonium acetate
CAS Number: 1126-18-7
EC Number: 214-374-2
Formula: C10H23NO2
Weight Percent: 98-100%
Impurities: None significant for classification, trace manufacturing residues possible
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes, holding eyelids open, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, consult a physician for persistent irritation
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, monitor for breathing difficulty, provide artificial respiration if needed, seek medical care if symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water if conscious, never give anything orally to an unconscious person, consult medical professionals without delay
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, foam, water spray (avoid high-pressure jets)
Fire Hazards: Combustible at elevated temperatures, releases toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters require self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Advice for Firefighters: Cool affected containers with water, evacuate area, remain upwind to avoid hazardous combustion products
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable protective equipment, ventilate area, avoid dust formation, prevent skin and eye contact
Environmental Precautions: Contain spill, prevent entry into drains, waterways, and soil
Clean-Up Methods: Sweep up dry material, avoid dust, place in sealed disposal container, clean area with plenty of water, ensure proper waste handling as per local regulation
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use in well-ventilated locations, avoid breathing dust, employ good laboratory hygiene practices, prohibit eating or smoking near substance
Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, keep away from incompatible substances like oxidizers, acids; protect from moisture
Handling Measures: Use tools and containers resistant to corrosion and chemical reaction, ground containers when transferring to avoid static
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits for this compound, observe good laboratory safety standards
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation or fume hood recommended during use
Personal Protection: Safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), lab coat, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, use respiratory protection if dust or aerosols form
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, face after handling, launder contaminated clothes before reuse
Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Faintly amine-like
Molecular Weight: 189.3 g/mol
Melting Point: 180-185 °C (estimated)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol
pH: Near neutral in water
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Flash Point: Not available / Not flammable under standard conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable at ambient temperature and pressure, avoid excess moisture or heat
Hazardous Reactions: Can react with strong oxidizers and acids, may produce hazardous fumes if burned or decomposed
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, toxic fumes on combustion
Conditions to Avoid: High heat, open flame, incompatible substances, prolonged exposure to air and light
Possible Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): Not thoroughly established, similar quaternary compounds generally have moderate toxicity
Local Effects: Eye and skin irritation, respiratory discomfort from dust
Chronic Effects: No long-term toxicity data, no evidence of carcinogenicity or reproductive hazards in available studies
Sensitization: No known sensitization in humans based on available data
Aquatic Toxicity: Expected to have low to moderate acetate salt toxicity in aquatic environments, insufficient quantified data on endpoints
Persistence and Degradability: Likely biodegradable, quaternary ammonium group remains stable under some conditions
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate significantly
Mobility in Soil: Highly soluble, may leach into waterways if released in large quantities
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid large releases to aquatic or terrestrial environments, follow local environmental guidelines
Waste Handling: Dispose of product, contaminated packaging, or spill material via certified chemical waste contractor
Methods of Disposal: Incinerate in permitted facility or chemically treat as required by authority, avoid landfill disposal if possible
Container Disposal: Rinse empty containers with water, treat rinse as hazardous waste, do not reuse containers
UN Number: Not regulated for transport under most international guidelines
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous chemical (check updates if regulations change)
Packing Group: Not assigned
Precaution for Transport: Protect from excessive heat, moisture, store away from food and feedstuffs, label clearly
Special Precautions: Avoid damaging packaging during transport, keep upright, ensure secondary containment
Inventory Status: Listed on EU REACH, US TSCA, and similar major chemical registries
Labeling Requirements: Conforms to OSHA HazCom, GHS guidelines, includes hazard pictograms, signal word, statements
Restrictions: Not restricted for commercial and laboratory use under present regulations
Other Requirements: Storage, transport, waste procedures to follow chemical safety, environmental and occupational guidelines as set by jurisdictional authorities
