Material Safety Data Sheet
Issuing Date 08/10/09 Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Tetramethylammonium Chloride
0104
Product Code(s)
2811
UN-No
METHANAMINIUM, N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE (9CI) * * N,N,N-
Synonyms
TRIMETHYLMETHANAMINIUM CHLORIDE *
Distributor
AMRESCO INC.
6681 Cochran Road
SOLON, OHIO 44139
1-800-829-2805
Company Phone Number
Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
Emergency Telephone Number
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
Appearance White Physical State Powder, Crystalline Odor No information available
Potential Health Effects
Acute Toxicity
Irritating to eyes.
Eyes
Very toxic in contact with skin.
Skin
Very toxic by inhalation.
Inhalation
Very toxic if swallowed.
Ingestion
No known effect based on information supplied.
Chronic Effects
None known.
Aggravated Medical Conditions
See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
Environmental Hazard
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
(CH3)4NCl
Formula
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Methanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride 75-57-0 95-100
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Eye Contact
Wash skin with soap and water.
Skin Contact
Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, give oxygen.
Inhalation
Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water.
Ingestion
Treat symptomatically.
Notes to Physician
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Not flammable.
Flammable Properties
Not determined
Flash Point
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen Chloride Gas
Hazardous Combustion Products
Explosion Data
Not sensitive.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
Not sensitive.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
Health Hazard - Flammability - Stability -
NFPA Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure
Personal Precautions
adequate ventilation
.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Containment
Avoid dust formation. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. Ventilate area
Methods for Cleaning Up
and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Hygroscopic.
Handling
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Hygroscopic.
Storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Methanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-,
chloride
75-57-0
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Showers
Engineering Measures
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems.
Personal Protective Equipment
Avoid contact with eyes. Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Eye/Face Protection
Wear protective gloves/clothing.
Skin and Body Protection
If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved
Respiratory Protection
respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be
required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be
provided in accordance with current local regulations.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Hygiene Measures
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
White No information available
Appearance Odor
Powder, Crystalline 4.0-10.0
Physical State pH
No information available No information available
Flash Point Autoignition Temperature
No information available 368-370
Boiling Point/Range Melting point
(癈) VALUE
No information available
Flammability Limits in Air
No information available
Explosion Limits
Soluble in water
109.6 Solubility
Molecular
Weight
No information available No information available.
Evaporation Rate Vapor Density
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Stability
Strong oxidizing agents.
Incompatible Products
Hygroscopic.
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon oxides. Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Hydrogen chloride gas.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin, or if swallowed.
Product Information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Methanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, 50 mg/kg ( Rat )
chloride
Chronic Toxicity
None known.
Target Organ Effects
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Harmful to aquatic organisms.
Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Microtox Daphnia Magna (Water
Flea)
Methanaminium, N,N,N- LC50= 462 mg/L Pimephales
trimethyl-, chloride promelas 96 h
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of material in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Waste Disposal Method
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Contaminated Packaging
Chemical Name
Methanaminium, N,N,N-
trimethyl-, chloride - 75-57-0
Chemical Name RCRA - Halogenated RCRA - P Series RCRA - F Series RCRA - K Series RCRA - U Series
Organic Compounds Wastes Wastes Wastes Wastes
Methanaminium, N,N,N-
trimethyl-, chloride - 75-57-0
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (CONTAINING TETRAMETHYL AMMONIUM
Proper Shipping Name
CHLORIDE)
6.1
Hazard Class
2811
UN-No
II
Packing Group
Not regulated
IATA
2811
UN-No
TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (CONTAINING TETRAMETHYL AMMONIUM
Proper Shipping Name
CHLORIDE)
6.1
Hazard Class
II
Packing Group
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
Complies
TSCA
Complies
DSL
Complies
EINECS/ELINCS
Complies
ENCS
Complies
IECSC
Complies
KECL
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Complies
PICCS
Complies
AICS
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical
or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372:
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Yes
Acute Health Hazard
No
Chronic Health Hazard
No
Fire Hazard
No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
No
Reactive Hazard
Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42).
Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990.
CERCLA
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
International Regulations
No information available.
Mexico - Grade
Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
Not determined
16. OTHER INFORMATION
08/10/09
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Revision Note
Disclaimer
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
material or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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