Product Name: Tetrapropyl Ammonium Chloride
Synonyms: Tetra-n-propylammonium chloride
Chemical Formula: C12H28ClN
CAS Number: 5089-14-9
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, chemical synthesis, industrial processes
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GHS Classification: Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or vapors. Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection.
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, aquatic environment
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Chemical: Tetrapropyl Ammonium Chloride
CAS No: 5089-14-9
Concentration: 98–100%
Impurities: Typical manufacturing by-products in negligible amounts
Additives: No stabilizing or reactive additives provided by supplier
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air. Keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention for any breathing difficulties.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse affected skin with plenty of water and soap. Seek medical attention for persistent irritation.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least fifteen minutes, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek prompt medical assistance.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.
Most important symptoms/effects: Redness, irritation of eyes and skin, coughing, sore throat, gastrointestinal discomfort on ingestion.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use strong water jets
Specific Hazards: Product may produce toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride upon combustion
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Firefighting Instructions: Move containers away from fire area if safe. Cool unopened containers with water spray.
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Use appropriate personal protective equipment like gloves, goggles, and suitable clothing.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent entry into sewers or waterways.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep up and shovel material without creating dust. Place in properly labelled, tightly sealed containers for disposal according to local regulations. Ensure proper ventilation during clean-up.
Handling: Use only in adequately ventilated areas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and acids.
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong oxidizers, strong bases
Packaging Materials: Use containers and packaging designed for chemical storage.
Special Requirements: Ensure containers remain tightly closed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No national exposure limits established for this chemical.
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to minimize airborne exposure. Maintain eyewash stations and safety showers in work area.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles
- Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves and laboratory coat or other appropriate body protection
- Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation is experienced
- Hygiene: Avoid eating, drinking, and smoking in areas where this product is handled, stored, or processed. Wash hands before breaks and after handling the chemical.
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (aqueous solution)
Melting Point: 242–245 °C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas): Not classified as flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: 1.02–1.05 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: >240 °C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and handling
Reactivity: No dangerous reactions occur under recommended conditions
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Moist environments, exposure to extreme heat
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes, including hydrogen chloride, oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen.
Acute Toxicity: Data limited; not anticipated to be acutely toxic at low levels. May cause irritation to skin and mucous membranes.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation on direct contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation, risk of damage with direct contact
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified; dust may cause respiratory tract irritation
Skin Sensitization: Not considered a skin sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: No information available; not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available for reproductive or developmental toxicity
Mutagenicity: Not mutagenic based on available information
Symptoms of Overexposure: Redness, itching, swelling, watering of eyes, abdominal discomfort, cough, shortness of breath.
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradability not established; suspected to be poorly biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Bioaccumulation not expected due to high water solubility.
Mobility in Soil: Compound is likely to have moderate to high mobility in soil.
Other Adverse Effects: Do not permit substance to enter drains, water courses, or the environment.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Use waste contractors licensed to handle hazardous chemical waste.
Product Disposal: Treat as hazardous waste. Do not discharge into drains or water bodies.
Packaging Disposal: Empty packaging should be reused or recycled where permitted. Otherwise, dispose of as hazardous waste.
Special Precautions: Avoid generating dust during disposal. Use suitable personal protective equipment. Ship wastes to authorized disposal facilities only.
UN Number: Not regulated as a hazardous material for transport under international rules (ADR, IMDG, IATA).
UN Proper Shipping Name: Tetrapropyl ammonium chloride (not classified as dangerous for transport).
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Prevent spillage and follow national transport guidelines for chemical substances.
OSHA Status: Not listed as a hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
TSCA (USA): Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory.
SARA Title III (Sections 302/304, 311/312, 313): Not subject to reporting under these sections.
REACH (Europe): Registered or pre-registered under REACH.
WHMIS (Canada): Not classified as a dangerous good according to WHMIS.
Other Regulatory Info: Follow applicable workplace hazard communication, environmental, and chemical regulations in your country for handling, storing, and disposal of this substance.
