Product Name: Tetrapropylammonium Bromide
Chemical Formula: C12H28BrN
Synonyms: N,N,N-Tripropylpropan-1-aminium bromide
CAS Number: 1941-30-6
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, phase transfer catalyst in organic synthesis
Manufacturer/Supplier: Specific company details printed on packaging
Contact Information: Full address, emergency phone details and email on supplier’s document
Emergency Contact: Local poison control or medical facility
GHS Classification: Eye irritant (Category 2A), Skin irritant (Category 2), Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4)
Pictogram: Exclamation mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid breathing dust, use in well-ventilated areas, wear eye and face protection
Chemical Name: Tetrapropylammonium Bromide
Concentration: 98–100%
Impurities or Stabilizers: Water (<1%), residual organic solvents (<0.5%)
Chemical Family: Quaternary ammonium compound
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical advice if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush skin with plenty of water and soap for 15 minutes
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, get medical attention
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, get immediate medical help
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray (do not use direct water jet)
Specific Hazards: Can decompose in fire to bromide and nitrogen oxides, harmful gases
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk, keep cool with water spray
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment, avoid dust generation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering drains, surface or groundwater
Spill Clean-up: Sweep up and place in a dry, sealed container for disposal, ventilate area, wash spill site after material pick-up, avoid raising dust
Handling: Use in a chemical fume hood or well-ventilated area, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, prevent static discharge
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, locked area, away from incompatible substances like strong acids, oxidizers
Packaging Materials: Use tightly sealed polyethylene or glass containers, label with contents and hazard information
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, safety shower and eyewash stations
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, lab coat, closed footwear, face shield for bulk handling
Respiratory Protection: Approved dust respirator if airborne dust or mist expected
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 266.27 g/mol
Melting Point: 273–276°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol
Density: 1.19–1.21 g/cm³ at 20°C
pH: 5.0–7.0 (10% aqueous solution)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: No significant reactivity under normal conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, concentrated acids
Decomposition Products: Hydrogen bromide, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides on thermal decomposition
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Moderate oral toxicity (reported LD50 rat: 310 mg/kg)
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact
Effects: Irritates respiratory system, eyes, skin, may cause gastrointestinal upset if swallowed
Symptoms: Redness, itching, watering of eyes, nausea, vomiting, coughing
Chronic Effects: No well-documented long-term health effects, avoid prolonged contact
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, short-term adverse effects on aquatic environment possible
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: Potential for low bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: Expected to be moderately mobile based on water solubility
Other Information: Avoid release to the environment, follow proper disposal procedures
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations
Container Disposal: Empty containers must be triple-rinsed, punctured or crushed before disposal or recycling
Avoid: Discharge into drains, sewer systems, waterways
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated by ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA
Packing Group: Not assigned
Proper Shipping Name: Tetrapropylammonium Bromide, not regulated
Special Transport Precautions: Keep dry and tightly sealed during transport, prevent physical damage
Labelling Requirements: GHS-compliant hazard and precautionary pictograms, signal word, hazard statements
International Inventory Listings: Listed or notified under TSCA (US), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada)
Specific Regulations: Handle as hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Other Regulatory Status: Chemical inventories may vary by country, safety data sheet available on request
