Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Tetramethylammonium chloride, 98+% Catalog Numbers: AC138330050, AC138335000, O4640 500, O4640-500, O4640500, ZZO4640505 Synonyms: N,N,N-Tetramethylmethanaminium Chloride Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 75-57-0 |Tetramethylammonium chloride | >98.0 | 200-880-8 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 25 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Toxic if swallowed.Highly toxic.Hygroscopic.The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: No information found. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Crystals Appearance: Not available. Odor: none reported pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Negligible. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Negligible. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point: 420 deg C Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Flash Point: Not available. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: >300 deg C Solubility: Soluble. Specific Gravity/Density: 1.17 Molecular Formula: C4H12ClN Molecular Weight: 109.60 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents and moisture. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and ammonia (NH3), chlorine. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 75-57-0: BS7700000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 75-57-0: Oral, rat: LD50 = 50 mg/kg. Carcinogenicity: Tetramethylammonium chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: RTECS reports that the oral mouse LD50 is 40 mg/kg, and NIOSH cites the oral LD50 for mice to be 20 mg/kg. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** Ecotoxicity: Tetramethylammonium chloride in low concentrations is toxic to the water flea. **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.* Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Number: 2811 Packing Group: III Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 75-57-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Tetramethylammonium chloride is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: R 25 Toxic if swallowed. Safety Phrases: S 22 Do not breathe dust. S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 75-57-0: 2 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 75-57-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 75-57-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 6/08/1998 Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------