Product Name: Tributylamine
Chemical Formula: C12H27N
CAS Number: 102-82-9
Synonyms: Tri-n-butylamine, N,N-Dibutyl-1-butanamine
Usage: Mostly used in organic synthesis, oil additives, and rubber processing.
Manufacturer Information: Check bottle label or Safety Data portal for exact supplier contacts.
Emergency Contact: Local poison control or company emergency number (typically provided by supplier).
Hazard Classes: Flammable liquid, Acute toxicity, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes burns, toxic if inhaled, harmful if swallowed, releases fumes that irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
Pictograms: Flame, exclamation mark, corrosion
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhaling vapors, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not eat or drink during use, use in well-ventilated area, keep away from open flames and heat sources.
Other Hazards: Large spills can form explosive vapors with air, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.
Chemical Name: Tributylamine
Concentration: Typically 100% (for pure product); trace impurities depend on supplier.
Impurities: Usually contains minor amounts of other butylamine isomers.
Trade Secret Claim: Not expected for this compound.
Inhalation: Get to fresh air right away, if breathing becomes difficult, provide oxygen if trained or seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin under running water for at least 15 minutes, wash with soap, seek help for any burns or symptoms.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with clean water for 20 minutes, hold eyelids open, seek an eye doctor immediately.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, drink water to dilute, get to the ER or call poison control.
Special Instructions: Medical professionals should monitor for lung effects, CNS depression, or systemic toxicity.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, or foam work best; water spray also helps for cooling containers.
Unsuitable Media: Strong water jets may spread burning liquid.
Fire Hazards: Vapors can travel and ignite at distant sources, burns with a yellow flame and releases toxic fumes.
Special PPE: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective gear.
Advice: Cool containers with water even after extinguishing fire, stay upwind.
Personal Precautions: Remove ignition sources, ventilate area, keep unprotected personnel out.
Spill Response: Absorb on sand or inert material, collect in chemical waste drum, wear gloves, goggles, lab coat, and respirator if vapor concentration rises.
Environmental Cautions: Prevent flow into drains or waterways, notify authorities if large amounts enter environment.
Cleanup Methods: Shovel absorbed material into tight containers, wash area with plenty of water.
Safe Handling: Use in fume hoods or ventilated rooms, avoid breathing vapor, wear splash-proof gear.
Storage Conditions: Store in cool room, away from direct sunlight, heat, ignition sources, and oxidizers.
Container Advice: Use tightly closed containers; label storage clearly.
Segregation: Keep away from strong acids, peroxides, and non-compatibles.
Other Notes: Check containers for leaks or corrosion regularly.
Exposure Limits: OSHA and ACGIH have no established limits for tributylamine, but keep exposure as low as possible.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or process enclosures; room ventilation is a must.
Personal Protection: Nitrile gloves, goggles, face shield, acid-resistant apron; powered air purifying respirator if vapor builds up.
Hygiene: Change clothing that gets contaminated, wash hands before eating, do not store food near chemical.
Environmental Controls: Use scrubbing systems if large-scale vapor may escape.
Appearance: Clear, oily liquid
Odor: Ammonia-like, strong, often described as unpleasant
Molecular Weight: 185.35 g/mol
Boiling Point: 216°C (421°F)
Melting Point: -70°C (-94°F)
Flash Point: 85°C (185°F)
Autoignition Temp: 230°C (446°F)
Vapor Pressure: 0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Solubility: Partly soluble in water, mixes freely with most organic solvents.
Density: 0.77 g/cm³ at 20°C
pH: Basic, but exact value depends on solution concentration.
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage in sealed containers away from light.
Hazardous Polymerization: Not known to occur.
Reactive With: Strong acids, strong oxidizers, acyl chlorides; may form explosive mixtures.
Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, smoke, hissing fumes.
Other Conditions: Heating increases pressure and risk of rupture; reacts exothermically with acid solutions.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): about 730 mg/kg; inhalation LC50 (rat): about 3.9 mg/L per 4h
Short-Term Symptoms: Skin and eye burns, headaches, dizziness, nausea, respiratory tract irritation
Long-Term Exposure: May cause chronic skin dryness, central nervous system effects, or kidney/liver injury with repeat contact.
Routes of Entry: Eye contact, skin absorption, inhalation, ingestion.
Other Effects: Not classified as carcinogen, but repeated exposure to high amounts under lab conditions shows adverse effects.
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (fish): 32 mg/L (96-hour); toxic to aquatic organisms
Mobility: Moderate volatility, can enter air and water systems if spilled
Persistence: Degrades slowly in environment; breaks down by microbes eventually.
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to accumulate in fish or animals at measurable levels
Soil Impact: May affect soil microbes in concentrated spills.
Other Concerns: Avoid uncontrolled discharge; large spills harm local waterways and ecosystems.
Product Disposal: Burn in chemical incinerator with afterburner and scrubber, if permitted.
Container Disposal: Triple rinse, puncture, and dispose through licensed chemical waste handler.
Local Rules: Follow city or country laws for amine disposal; avoid landfill without consultation.
Notes: Never pour down sink, street, or natural ground.
UN Number: UN 2810
Proper Shipping Name: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. (Tributylamine)
Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: III
Labels: Toxic, Flammable Liquid
Marine Pollutant: Yes, under certain bulk shipping conditions.
Other Restrictions: Check country-specific requirements; ship in approved containers.
Inventory Status: Listed in TSCA (US), REACH (EU), DSL (Canada) for industrial use
Hazard Listings: OSHA hazardous chemical; EU hazardous substance
Labeling: Mark as flammable and toxic under GHS and regional rules.
SARA Title III: Not specifically listed; check local thresholds.
Other Regulation: Many countries require workplace air monitoring and spill reporting if thresholds exceeded.
