Product Name: Tetrabutylammonium Tribromide
Chemical Formula: C16H36NBr3
Synonyms: TBATB, Tetrabutylammonium Bromide Tribromide
Manufacturer: Listed on inner packaging
CAS Number: 31107-89-4
Use: Chemical reagent, oxidizing agent in organic synthesis
Contact Point: Safety supervisor at storage facility, emergency contact on label
Hazard Class: Acute Toxicity—Harmful if swallowed
Label Effects: Harmful when in direct contact with skin or eyes, causes severe irritation
Symbol/Base Code: Corrosive (GHS05), acute toxicity (GHS07)
Precautionary Warnings: Handle with caution, avoid inhalation of dust, prevent skin and eye contact
Potential Health Risks: Irritation to respiratory tract, skin, and eyes; risk of burns
Environmental Hazard: Dangerous to aquatic life, pollutes water sources
Chemical Name: Tetrabutylammonium Tribromide
PURITY: >97%
Major Components: Tetrabutylammonium cation, tribromide anion
Impurities: Not more than 2%, varies by manufacturer
Identifiers: CAS No. 31107-89-4
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with soap and plenty of water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, keep rinsing, call emergency services
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep person at rest, seek medical advice if symptoms appear
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, drink water if conscious, contact poison control
Note: Show MSDS to medical staff, symptoms may be delayed
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam; avoid water jets
Unsuitable Media: Do not use direct streams of water
Fire Hazards: Emits toxic fumes, including hydrogen bromide and nitrogen oxides
Protective Equipment: Wear full protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus
Advice: Keep containers cool with water spray from a safe distance, evacuate area if necessary
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate PPE–gloves, safety goggles, lab coat, mask
Site Precaution: Ventilate affected area, avoid dust formation, prevent access to unauthorized personnel
Environmental Protection: Prevent spillage from entering drains, run-off, or water sources
Clean Up: Vacuum or sweep up solid material, place in suitable waste container, wash spill site with soap and water
Handling: Minimize dust generation, avoid contact with skin and eyes, work in a chemical fume hood, wash hands after use
Storage: Keep tightly closed in original container, store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from acids, reducing agents, and direct sunlight
Special Conditions: Store separately from food and beverages, keep away from ignition sources, secure against unauthorized access
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, safety showers, and eye wash stations near handling areas
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical resistant gloves (nitrile), safety goggles with side shields, protective lab coat, face protection if risk of splashing
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator in areas with dust or insufficient ventilation
Work Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Appearance: Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Odor: Faint, slightly pungent
Melting Point: 122–127°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Soluble in water and organic solvents, such as acetonitrile
Density: Approx. 1.6 g/cm³
pH (1% solution): Acidic
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Decomposition: Releases toxic fumes of bromine and hydrogen bromide
Chemical Stability: Stable in sealed containers at room temperature
Reactivity: Strong oxidizer, reacts with incompatible substances
Incompatible Materials: Strong reducing agents, acids, combustible materials
Hazardous Decomposition: May release toxic gases on contact with acids, fire, or strong reducing agents, such as hydrogen bromide, nitrogen oxides
Polymerization: Does not undergo hazardous polymerization
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, ingestion, inhalation
Symptoms: Severe irritation, pain, redness, burns; respiratory discomfort; nausea if swallowed
Acute Effects: Corrosive to mucous membranes, digestive tract
Chronic Effects: Potential for sensitization after prolonged exposure, possible impact on liver or kidneys
LD50 (oral, rat): Data not available; handle as potentially toxic
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic life, severe impact on fish, crustaceans, algae
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, persistent in the environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Unlikely to bioaccumulate, but bromine release could disrupt natural cycles
Mobility in Soil: May leach to groundwater; avoid uncontrolled release into environment
Other Adverse Effects: High concentrations may alter ecosystem balance in receiving waters
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose as hazardous waste in accordance with local/state/federal regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse and send for hazardous waste incineration, label appropriately
Avoidance: Do not pour down drains, mixed municipal waste, or unregulated landfills
Recycling/Recovery: Do not attempt without specialized equipment and protocols
UN Number: 3260
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Tetrabutylammonium Tribromide)
Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: II
Labels Required: Corrosive, keep separate from foodstuffs
Transport Precautions: Ship in well-sealed, appropriately labeled containers, protect from impact and moisture; comply with DOT, ADR, IATA, IMDG regulations
OSHA Status: Hazardous as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Listing: Appears on TSCA inventory
SARA Title III: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance; reportable quantity may be set locally
California Proposition 65: Not listed by the state of California
Right to Know: Substance listed on relevant state hazardous substance lists
Workplace Labelling: Ensure compliance with GHS-based labeling, hazard communication, and worker training laws
