n-BUTYLAMINE
MSDS Number: B6340 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: 1-Butanamine; 1-aminobutane; n-butylamine 96%
CAS No.: 109-73-9
Molecular Weight: 73.14
Chemical Formula: CH2(CH2)3NH2
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
D727
Mallinckrodt:
1822
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Butylamine 109-73-9 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH
FIRE. CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED,
INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 4 - Extreme (Flammable)
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER
GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Vapors can irritate the nose and throat and may produce headache and
pulmonary edema. Exposure to excessive vapor concentrations may cause
nausea, vomiting, faintness, coughing, chest pains, dizziness, depression,
convulsions, narcosis and possibly unconsciousness. Exposure of this nature
is unlikely, however, because of the irritating properties of the vapor.
Ingestion:
Toxic. Ingestion is harmful and symptoms may parallel those from
inhalation. Can also cause irritation to the mouth, throat and
gastro-intestinal tract. Ingestion can be fatal.
Skin Contact:
Contact may cause deep penetrating burns. Can be absorbed through the skin
with symptoms paralleling those from inhalation.
Eye Contact:
Vapors irritate the eyes and splashes can cause burns, severe damage, and
loss of vision.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired
respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the
substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. Call a physician
immediately.
Ingestion:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before re-use. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Call a
physician immediately.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least
15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Call a physician
immediately.
Note to Physician:
For severe exposures, monitor for delayed onset of pulmonary edema.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: -12C (10F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 312C (594F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 1.7; uel: 9.8
Extremely Flammable.
Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers.
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits
noted above. Sensitive to static discharge.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, alcohol foam or carbon dioxide. Do not use a solid stream of
water, since the stream will scatter and spread the fire. Water spray may
be used to keep fire exposed containers cool, dilute spills to nonflammable
mixtures, protect personnel attempting to stop leak and disperse vapors.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Vapors can flow along
surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. Closed containers
exposed to heat may explode. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools
and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer! Use water spray to reduce vapors. US
Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water
and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US
Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
J. T. Baker SOLUSORB(tm) solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of
this product.
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated
location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or
detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers
should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage
and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and
equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this
material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the
product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
5 ppm Ceiling (skin).
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
5 ppm Ceiling (skin)
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details. Use explosion-proof equipment.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face respirator with an
ammonia/methylamine cartridge may be worn for up to ten times the exposure
limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face
piece respirator with an ammonia/methylamine cartridge may be worn up to 50
times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the
appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.
For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a
full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING:
Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres. Not specifically approved, but better service life than
organic vapor cartridge.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Ammonia odor.
Solubility:
Miscible in water.
Specific Gravity:
0.740
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
78C (172F)
Melting Point:
-49C (-56F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
2.5
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
82 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
7.3
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Oxidizing agents, perchloryl fluoride and strong acids.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 366 mg/kg; Skin rabbit LD50:500 mg/kg; Irritation skin
rabbit, open Draize, 500 mg, severe; Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Butylamine (109-73-9) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach into
groundwater. When released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a
moderate extent. When released into the soil, this material may evaporate
to a moderate extent. When released into water, this material may
biodegrade to a moderate extent. This material is not expected to
significantly bioaccumulate. This material has an estimated
bioconcentration factor (BCF) of less than 100. When released to water,
this material is expected to quickly evaporate. When released into the
water, this material is expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10 days.
When released into the air, this material is expected to be readily
degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When
released into the air, this material is expected to have a half-life
between 1 and 10 days. When released into the air, this material is
expected to be readily removed from the atmosphere by wet deposition.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use
or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: N-BUTYLAMINE
Hazard Class: 3, 8
UN/NA: UN1125
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 500ML
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: NORMAL-BUTYLAMINE
Hazard Class: 3.2, 8
UN/NA: UN1125
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 500ML
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: NORMAL-BUTYLAMINE
Hazard Class: 3.2, 8
UN/NA: UN1125
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 500ML
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Butylamine (109-73-9) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Butylamine (109-73-9) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Butylamine (109-73-9) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Butylamine (109-73-9) 1000 No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2WE
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED
OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Label Precautions:
Do not breathe vapor.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh
air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician
immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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