Product Name: N-Butyl-N-Methylpyrrolidinium Dicyanamide
CAS Number: 79922-41-9
Synonyms: BMP-DCA, 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium dicyanamide
Manufacturer/Supplier: Details available from producer or distributor
Recommended Uses: Laboratory chemicals, electrolytes, research and development
Contact Information: Emergency contact on company website, telephone number from supplier
Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal); Skin irritation; Eye irritation
GHS Label Elements: Exclamation mark pictogram, warning signal word
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, causes eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or vapors, wash hands after handling, wear protective gloves, eye and face protection needed
Potential Health Effects: May affect digestive tract and respiratory system if inhaled or ingested, repeated contact may dry or crack skin
Environment: May be harmful to aquatic organisms, release into waterways can be dangerous
Chemical Name: N-Butyl-N-Methylpyrrolidinium Dicyanamide
Common Name: BMP-DCA
CAS Number: 79922-41-9
Concentration: >98%
Impurities: Trace amounts of byproducts possible depending on synthesis, typically less than 2%
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, medical care for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention
Most Important Symptoms: Eye and skin redness, irritation, headache, nausea
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically, ensure airway is clear
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: High-pressure water jets may spread fire
Special Hazards: Can produce toxic fumes, including nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, during combustion
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear, prevent runoff from entering waterways
Fire-Fighting Advice: Approach from upwind, cool exposed containers, evacuate area if necessary
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment, ensure adequate ventilation, avoid breathing vapors
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewer systems, surface water; alert local authorities if contamination occurs
Spill Cleanup: Collect spilled material with absorbent, dispose as hazardous waste, ventilate area, wash spill site after material pickup
Handling: Handle in chemical fume hood or well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothing
Prohibited Activities: Eating, drinking, smoking, using open flames near product
Storage: Store in closed container, cool dry place, temperature below 30°C, away from strong oxidizers and acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, bases
Packaging Materials: Glass, certain plastics, lined drums
Exposure Limits: Not established by OSHA, ACGIH, NIOSH; use best workplace practices
Engineering Controls: Eye wash stations, safety showers, mechanical ventilation recommended, process enclosures
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin - chemical-resistant gloves, laboratory coats or aprons; Eyes - safety spectacles with side shields or goggles; Respiratory - NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation is insufficient
Hygienic Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling, do not reuse contaminated clothing until cleaned, clean work surfaces daily
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild ammonia-like
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Not available
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -20 to 0°C
Boiling Point: Not precisely defined, decomposes before boiling; >250°C
Flash Point: >180°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Not easily flammable under standard conditions
Vapor Pressure: Very low at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not determined
Relative Density: 1.04-1.08 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: >300°C
Decomposition Temperature: >250°C
Viscosity: 50-75 mPa.s at 25°C
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, reacts with strong acids and oxidizers
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization under standard handling
Decomposition: Exposure to heat yields toxic gases such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizers, bases
Reactivity: Minimal under normal environmental conditions, avoid contact with moisture and incompatible chemicals
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50 (rat) estimated 200-2000 mg/kg
Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50 (rabbit) estimated >2000 mg/kg
Inhalation: No precise data; avoid inhaling vapors or aerosols
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate to severe irritation on prolonged contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes notable eye irritation
Sensitization: Not classified as a sensitizer, repeated exposure may cause sensitization response in rare cases
Chronic Toxicity: No available data for chronic exposure
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity: No sufficient studies confirming mutagenic potential
Reproductive Effects: No specific data available
Routes of Entry: Skin, inhalation, ingestion
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic life based on structurally related compounds
Aquatic Toxicity: Expected to cause harm to fish and invertebrates, data on LC50 not well established
Persistence and Degradability: Not rapidly biodegradable; persists in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential, structurally similar pyrrolidinium salts show no significant accumulation in fish
Mobility in Soil: High solubility in water leads to mobility, risk for groundwater contamination
Other Hazards: Avoid discharge into environment; harmful to aquatic organisms even in low concentrations
Waste Handling: Treat as hazardous waste, avoid landfill or uncontrolled disposal
Disposal Methods: Incinerate in approved facility, chemical neutralization not recommended unless validated
Contaminated Containers: Rinse with water, then dispose as chemical waste
Legal Requirements: Follow local, regional, and national regulations; consult resources like RCRA (US) for hazardous waste handling
UN Number: Not classified under most dangerous goods codes
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material under most circumstances
Transport Hazard Class: Not determined
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Avoid uncontrolled release; may threaten aquatic organisms during large scale spill
Special Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage; secure loads to prevent leaks
OSHA Status: Non-listed specifically, general chemical safety applies
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under Sections 302, 304, 313
TSCA: Listed or complies with TSCA inventory requirements
REACH (EU): Compliance status varies; consult supplier for current regulatory notifications
Other National Regulations: Chemical-specific workplace rules may apply by country; users should seek advice from safety compliance authorities
Labeling Requirements: GHS compliant pictograms and signal word needed for workplace containers
Hazard Symbols: Required under GHS and applicable national systems; use exclamation mark for irritation/harm
