ICSC 1099 - TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE	ICSC: 1099 (November 2003)
Ammonium-, tetramethyl-, chloride N, N, N-Trimethylmethanamium chloride Tetramine chloride N, N, N-Trimethylmethanaminium chloride

CAS #: 75-57-0

UN #: 2811

EC Number: 200-880-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.	Use ventilation. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Dizziness. Nausea. Sore throat. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from oxidants. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1099

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes above 300°C . This produces ammonia, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₄H₁₂ClN / (CH₃)₄NCl Molecular mass: 109.6 Decomposes at 368-370°C Density: 1.17 g/cm³ Solubility in water at 20°C: very good

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
HYGROSCOPIC WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 300°C . This produces ammonia, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₄H₁₂ClN / (CH₃)₄NCl
Molecular mass: 109.6
Decomposes at 368-370°C
Density: 1.17 g/cm³
Solubility in water at 20°C: very good

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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