Product Name: Tributyl(Methyl)Ammonium Dicyanamide
Synonyms: N,N,N-Tributyl-N-methylammonium dicyanamide
CAS Number: 26576-35-2
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagents, ionic liquids, phase transfer catalysts, chemical synthesis intermediate
Manufacturer: Refer to your chemical provider details
Emergency Contact: Refer to local poison control center, emergency response phone numbers (CHEMTREC or local service)
Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, category 4), Skin irritation (category 2), Eye irritation (category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity (category 3)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed; causes skin irritation; causes serious eye irritation; may cause respiratory irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Precautionary Statements: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product; wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection; wash hands thoroughly after handling; avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, or spray; use only in well-ventilated areas
Routes of Exposure: Oral, dermal, inhalation, eye contact
Potential Health Effects: Ingestion may cause malaise, headache, nausea; skin exposure can produce dryness, redness; eye contact irritates and may damage the cornea; inhalation might cause coughing, irritation to respiratory tract.
Chemical Name: Tributyl(methyl)ammonium dicyanamide
Molecular Formula: C13H27N5
Molecular Weight: 253.39 g/mol
Concentration: ≥98%
Impurities/Additives: Trace residual solvents or starting materials (each <1%)
Hazardous Components: No significant components present at concentrations requiring reporting under pertinent regulations besides the main ingredient
General Advice: Seek medical attention in all cases of significant exposure
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, support breathing with oxygen if necessary, obtain medical advice if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with plenty of water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, obtain medical assistance
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting unless directed by a healthcare provider, seek immediate medical attention
Symptoms and Effects: Irritation, redness, dizziness, nausea may occur. Watch for delayed symptoms.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO₂, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray
Special Hazards: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions, including nitrogen oxides, cyanide-containing gases, and carbon oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Advice for Firefighters: Move containers from fire area if safe to do; prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering water bodies or sewer system
Explosion Data: No unusual explosivity, product is not classified as explosive
Specific Methods: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, use personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to waterways, drains, or soil
Cleanup Methods: Absorb with appropriate inert material (sand, earth, vermiculite), place in chemical waste container for disposal, ventilate area thoroughly
Spill Response: For large spills, contain using dikes; for small spills, wipe up and decontaminate surface with appropriate cleaner
Reference to Other Sections: See Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Disposal Considerations for additional guidance
Precautions for Handling: Work in a chemical fume hood, minimize dust and vapor generation, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid direct contact
Conditions for Storage: Store in tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protect from moisture, light, and incompatible substances; segregate from oxidizing agents, acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in handling area; wash hands thoroughly after handling
Specific Uses: Only use as directed by an experienced professional familiar with appropriate safety practices
Control Parameters: No established occupational exposure limits
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood and engineering measures to reduce airborne concentrations
Personal Protective Equipment:
Gloves: Nitrile or other chemical-resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-certified mask if ventilation is inadequate
Skin Protection: Laboratory coat, full-length clothing
Environmental Controls: Use procedures and equipment to prevent environmental release, ensure sanitation of work areas
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid
Odor: Mild amine-like
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Approximately -20 °C
Boiling Point: >200 °C at atmospheric pressure
Flash Point: >110 °C
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Not classified as highly flammable; may burn in strong heat
Vapor Pressure: Low (negligible at room temperature)
Vapor Density: Not determined
Relative Density: Approximately 0.92-0.96 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water and polar organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Viscosity: Moderate, increases at lower temperature
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with acids to produce toxic gases; may react with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with heat, open flame, oxidizers, and acids
Incompatible Materials: Acid chlorides, nitrating agents, strong acids, and strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, cyanides, and carbon oxides
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): Data not available, expected harmful; Skin LD50 (rabbit): Data not available; Inhalation LC50 (rat): Data not available
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation upon contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes severe eye irritation
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: No data on sensitization, but may cause irritation
Chronic Toxicity: No long-term studies, chronic exposure may cause liver or kidney impacts
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a mutagen or carcinogen under current regulatory frameworks
Reproductive Toxicity: No specific data, not suspected
Stot - Single Exposure: May cause respiratory irritation
Stot - Repeated Exposure: Data gaps; follow exposure limits and guidelines
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: May persist in the environment; limited biodegradability expected
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to significantly bioaccumulate; data limited
Mobility in Soil: High water solubility enables potential movement in soil
Other Adverse Effects: Discharge into environment must be avoided; data gaps exist for detailed effects on local fauna and flora
Disposal Methods: Treat as hazardous chemical waste; incinerate with flue gas scrubbing; never dispose of via drain or natural environment
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as unused product, or triple rinse then offer for recycling if available
Legal Requirements: Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding hazardous chemical waste
Special Precautions: Ensure disposal personnel wear appropriate safety gear and are aware of the hazards
UN Number: Not classified under main UN dangerous goods codes; check local, regional regulations
Proper Shipping Name: Laboratory chemical, n.o.s. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Hazard Class: Not regulated as dangerous for most modes of transport
Packing Group: None assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant according to main UN criteria, but avoid release
Transport Precautions: Store in upright, sealed containers, protect from physical damage; shipment under local guidelines
Special Transport Requirements: Notify carrier of hazardous nature to ensure correct handling
US Federal Regulations: Not listed specifically under TSCA, SARA Title III, Section 302 or Section 313, CERCLA reporting not normally required
State Regulations: Comply with state toxic chemical inventory and communication laws
International Inventories: Consult local inventories such as EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada), ENCS (Japan), check if substance registration required
Workplace Control: Must be handled by trained personnel, with clear chemical hazard communication in place
Other Information: Chemical safety assessment not fully conducted; maintain updated training and review available literature for changes in regulatory status
