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TRIBUTYLAMINEICSC: 1048 (April 2005)
Tri-n-butylamine
N,N-Dibutyl-1-butanamine
Tris-n-butylamine
CAS #: 102-82-9
UN #: 2542
EC Number: 203-058-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Above 63°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames.  Above 63°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness. Pain.  Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Cover the spilled material with inert absorbent. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II 

STORAGE
Dry. Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
TRIBUTYLAMINE ICSC: 1048
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic gases including nitrogen oxides. The substance is a weak base. Reacts with oxidants and strong acids. 

Formula: (CH3CH2CH2CH2)3N
Molecular mass: 185.3
Boiling point: 216-217°C
Melting point: -70°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.78
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.3
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 40-93
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.4
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 63°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 210°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4-6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.52  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the skin. The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. 

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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