Product Name: N-Butyl-N-Methylpiperidinium Dicyanamide
Synonyms: BMPip-DCA, 1-Butyl-1-methylpiperidinium dicyanamide
Chemical Formula: C12H22N4
Recommended use: Laboratory chemical, solvent, ionic liquid, electrolyte
Manufacturer Information: Check container label for supplier’s contact; include emergency phone and company address as provided by your supply source.
CAS Number: 871824-50-5
UN Number: Not regulated by most global transport authorities
Product Code: Provided by the supplier/distributor
Classification: According to GHS standards: Skin and eye irritant, may cause damage to organs on single exposure, suspected of damaging fertility or unborn child
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation, suspected of damaging the unborn child
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, health hazard
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Potential Health Effects: Skin redness or rash, eye stinging, stomach upset, possible headache following inhalation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, wash hands after handling, do not eat or drink while using, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Chemical Name: N-Butyl-N-Methylpiperidinium Dicyanamide
Molecular Weight: 234.34 g/mol
Purity: >98% as supplied
Impurities: Possible minor contaminants from synthesis or handling, including residual solvents
Ingredient Disclosure: Product is a single substance, no mixtures reported
EINECS No: Listed under REACH pre-registration (check current European inventory)
General Instructions: Ensure safety of responder. Move individual into fresh air, call poison control if symptoms appear after exposure.
Eye Contact: Rinse with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes; remove contact lenses.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water, seek medical attention for persistent irritation.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Support breathing with oxygen if affected person is short of breath, seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth thoroughly, call medical help, keep person quiet.
Notes for Doctor: Treat symptomatically based on clinical findings.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet may spread the fire.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitriles, cyanide compounds, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide.
Firefighting Precautions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, use chemical-resistant clothing.
Special Risks: Decomposition under intense heat can release toxic or irritating gases.
Particular Hazards: Containers may rupture under fire conditions.
Personal Precautions: Use protective equipment—gloves, respirator, face shield. Prevent direct contact.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe. Do not discharge to drains or watercourses.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Use absorbent material such as sand or vermiculite. Sweep up and transfer to suitable waste container. Ventilate area.
Advice for Emergency Responders: Remove ignition sources, block entry to confined spaces, provide fresh air ventilation.
Handling: Keep in properly labeled container, avoid dust formation and aerosol generation, ensure fume hood use.
Personal Hygiene: Wash hands before breaks and after handling. Keep away from food and beverages.
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep tightly closed. Protect from direct sunlight and incompatible substances.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, strong reducing agents.
Container Advice: Use only containers suitable for acids and organic solvents.
Workplace Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH TLVs
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood, eyewash station, and emergency shower nearby.
Individual Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (like nitrile), safety goggles, lab coat, respiratory protection if risk of inhalation exists.
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent substance from entering water systems, implement spill control measures.
Appearance: Pale yellow to colorless liquid
Odor: Slight amine odor
pH: Data unavailable, expected slightly basic in solution
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Approx. -10°C to 10°C
Boiling Point: Above 200°C (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: >100°C
Evaporation Rate: Not rapid, non-volatile
Flammability: Not considered highly flammable; burns if ignited
Vapor Pressure: Very low at room temperature
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Solubility: Miscible with water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Data not available
Decomposition Temperature: Decomposes above 200°C
Viscosity: Thick liquid, viscosity increases at lower temperature
Density: 1.01–1.05 g/cm³
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal laboratory and storage conditions
Thermal Decomposition: May break down to toxic gases above 200°C
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids and oxidizers, reducing agents
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with acid to form toxic fumes
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under proper conditions
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Data for acute LD50 values not widely available.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Can irritate skin on prolonged or repeated contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Irritating, may cause temporary damage
Respiratory Sensitization: Inhalation of vapor or mist could result in respiratory tract discomfort
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not enough data
Carcinogenicity: No data linking to cancer in humans
Reproductive Toxicity: Suspected for reproductive toxicity, handle carefully
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT): May affect central nervous system after prolonged exposure
Aspiration Hazard: Not classified for this property
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Persistence and Degradability: May not break down quickly in the environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No strong tendency to bioaccumulate reported.
Mobility in Soil: Likely to move through soil if spilled; avoid direct release.
Other Adverse Effects: Can disrupt local water treatment processes; not considered a significant risk to ozone layer.
Waste Treatment Methods: Handle as hazardous chemical waste. Incinerate under controlled conditions or dispose of according to local, regional, and national regulations.
Disposal of Containers: Rinse thoroughly, avoid reusing containers, handle as hazardous waste.
Precautions: Wear protective equipment when disposing. Prevent release into environment.
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as chemical waste, do not mix with municipal waste streams.
UN Number: Not classified as a dangerous good under most transport regulations
Proper Shipping Name: N-Butyl-N-Methylpiperidinium Dicyanamide or research chemical
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant, but avoid spills
Special Precautions for Transport: Keep container upright, avoid physical damage, label accordingly
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Product may require notification or registration under REACH in Europe, or similar regulations elsewhere.
Labelling: Follow GHS labelling requirements; include pictograms and hazard statements.
Other Regulations: Not listed as a controlled substance, not on major hazard lists but requires good laboratory practice.
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Not listed. Check environment and workplace safety requirements.
US TSCA: Status should be checked before commercial use.
