Product Name: Tetrabutylammonium Perchlorate
Chemical Formula: C16H36NClO4
CAS Number: 1923-70-2
Synonyms: Tetra-n-butylammonium perchlorate, TBAP
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, organic synthesis, supporting electrolyte in electrochemistry
Supplier Details: Company address, emergency contact number, and regulatory registration as per shipping country
Emergency Phone: Local and international emergency phone line for chemical incidents
Intended Audience: Trained laboratory professionals, research staff, and those working with controlled substances
Hazard Classification: Oxidizing solid, acute toxicity (oral), skin and eye irritant, may cause respiratory irritation
GHS Pictograms: Flame over circle, exclamation mark, health hazard symbol
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: May intensify fire, causes serious eye damage, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, may cause skin irritation
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat and sources of ignition, avoid breathing dust or vapors, wear protective gloves and goggles, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Other Dangers: Perchlorates are strong oxidizers and show increased fire or explosion risk on contact with organic materials
Chemical Name: Tetrabutylammonium Perchlorate
Common Name: TBAP
CAS Number: 1923-70-2
Content: >97% pure (by weight, as supplied)
Impurities: Trace inorganic salts, water content less than 1%
Other Ingredients: Not applicable; no non-hazardous ingredients present in reportable quantities
Inhalation: Move the individual to fresh air, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult, seek medical attention for any symptoms
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with running water for 15 minutes, use mild soap, consult physician for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with copious water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open, seek immediate medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, provide water to drink if conscious, contact poison control center or emergency physician promptly
General Notes: Provide safety data sheet and relevant chemical details to medical responders, monitor vital signs, treat symptomatically
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, CO2, or dry chemical; avoid using dry combustibles as extinguishing agents
Fire Hazards: Decomposes under fire to release irritating and possibly toxic gases, increases burn intensity of organic matter nearby due to oxidizing nature
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective suit with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent exposure to decomposition vapors and particulates
Hazardous Combustion Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, chlorine, metal oxides
Special Response Procedures: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water from a safe distance, evacuate area, isolate fire, prevent runoff from contaminating sewers and waterways
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area for large spills, ventilate area, wear respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, gown, and eye protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewers, soil, and waterways; notify authorities in case of significant contamination
Methods for Clean-Up: Use non-sparking tools and equipment, sweep up carefully to limit dust, collect in tightly closed containers for disposal, decontaminate area with water after removal
Other Instructions: Dispose of contaminated cleaning media as hazardous waste, do not return spilled material to original container, minimize use of combustible materials in accident area
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated, designated chemical work areas, avoid inhaling dust, direct contact with skin or eyes, ground containers to prevent static discharge
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated space, keep containers tightly sealed, separate from flammables and reducing agents, avoid direct sunlight and sources of ignition
Incompatibilities: Avoid acids, alkali metals, metal powders, organic solvents, reducing agents, and combustible materials
Container Materials: Polyethylene or glass recommended, avoid metal lids or stoppers prone to corrosion
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or laboratory fume hood, safety showers, eye wash stations near worksite
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH occupational exposure limits; treat all airborne dust as hazardous
Respiratory Protection: Approved particulate respirator for operations generating dust or aerosol
Skin Protection: Nitrile or rubber chemical-resistant gloves, long-sleeved lab coat, chemical splash apron
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles and face shield when handling bulk material or possibility of splashing
Hygiene Measures: Prohibit eating, drinking, or smoking in work areas; remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, wash hands before breaks and after handling
Physical State: Crystalline solid
Appearance: White powder or fine crystalline granules
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point: 146–148°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes prior to boiling)
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, and other polar solvents
Density: About 1.13–1.15 g/cm3 (at 20°C)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient conditions
pH (solution): Typically 6–7 (5% aqueous solution)
Partition Coefficient: Not measured
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary temperatures and pressures, may decompose under high heat or exposure to acids
Conditions to Avoid: Shock, friction, static electricity, contact with acidic, reducing, or organic materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, reducing agents, flammable organic substances, metal powders
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic gases including hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, chlorine, carbon monoxide/dioxide
Polymerization: Will not occur
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Effects: Causes eye and skin irritation, may irritate mucous membranes if inhaled, harmful if swallowed, can result in gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Chronic Effects: No chronic toxicity data for prolonged exposure; handle as potentially harmful; may aggravate pre-existing conditions
LD50 (oral, rat): Not established for this compound; related perchlorates show moderate acute toxicity
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogen
Sensitization: Not expected to cause allergic reactions with normal laboratory use
Mutagenicity / Reproductive Toxicity: Not evaluated; avoid unnecessary exposure
Environmental Impact: Highly soluble in water, mobile in environment, may pose risk to aquatic organisms if released in large amounts
Aquatic Toxicity: Not thoroughly tested on aquatic species; similar perchlorates disrupt marine life at high concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Resistant to degradation, perchlorate anion may persist in groundwater and surface waters
Bioaccumulation: Compounds do not significantly bioaccumulate but can indirectly alter ecological balance by disrupting ion transport in organisms
Mobility in Soil: Highly mobile, rapid migration possible in case of spill or improper disposal
Other Adverse Effects: Use sparingly to prevent unnecessary environmental contamination, comply with all local discharge limits
Disposal Methods: Collect waste in clearly labeled hazardous waste containers only, do not flush to drain, incinerate or dispose via licensed hazardous chemical disposal firm
Regulatory Considerations: Classed as hazardous waste under RCRA in the US, hazardous to health and environment
Recommendation: Follow national and local environmental laws, consult environmental authority for waste classification and safe deactivation methods
Disposal of Containers: Empty packaging should be triple-rinsed and sent for hazardous waste incineration or landfill as recommended by local regulator
UN Number: UN1481
Proper Shipping Name: Perchlorates, inorganic, n.o.s. (Tetrabutylammonium Perchlorate)
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizer)
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: May be regulated due to aquatic hazard
Special Precautions: Keep container dry and sealed, segregate from combustible or food materials in transport, follow all shipping label and documentation requirements per IATA, IMDG, and DOT
Labelling Requirements: Complies with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, GHS labels required
Inventory Listings: Listed on TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada), and relevant regional inventories
Specific Provisions: May be subject to reporting or restriction under environmental and occupational regulations, particularly as a component of explosives or oxidizers
Workplace Regulations: Mandates written hazard communication program, clear labeling, extensive staff training, emergency protocols
Community Right to Know: Facilities using quantities above reporting thresholds must submit notification to state and local authorities
Regulated Thresholds: Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and international transport requirements regarding storage, handling, and shipment
