ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM ACETATE (SEE SUPP DATA)  -- 6810-00N014826
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM ACETATE (SEE SUPP DATA)
MSDS Date:05/08/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014826
MSDS Number: BKLZX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM ACETATE, 97%
CAS:10534-59-5
Fraction by Wt: 97%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
    GIVE ARTIF ICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST:
    CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    WORKERS GOGGLES , RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP,
    PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    VENTILATE AREA AND W ASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP
    ISCOMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC.
    HANDLE AND STORE UNDER NITROGEN. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    AND CLOTHING. IRRITANT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO: 97%, 33599-1.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:203F,95C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CO, CO*2, NO*X.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    LAWS.

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