MONO-n-BUTYLAMINE
Material Safety Data Sheet
Arkema Inc.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Thio and Fine Chemicals
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (24hrs) or (703) 527-3887
Arkema Inc.
Medical: Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
2000 Market Street
(866) 767-5089 (24Hrs)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Information Telephone Numbers Phone Number Available Hrs
Customer Service 1-800-628-4453 8:30 to 5:30 EST
Product Name MONO-n-BUTYLAMINE
Product Synonym(s) 1-Butanamine
n-Butylamine
MBA
Chemical Family Alkyl amines
Chemical Formula C4H11N
Chemical Name 1-Butanamine
EPA Reg Num
Product Use
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical % OSHA
n-Butylamine 109-73-9 99.5% Y
The substance(s) marked with a "Y" in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals according to the
criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
This material is classified as hazardous under Federal OSHA regulation.
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Colorless liquid - fishy odor
DANGER!
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. Based on
single exposure animal tests, it is considered to be moderately toxic if swallowed and corrosive to eyes and skin. Vapor
may be severely irritating to eyes and respiratory tract and may produce headache, nausea, flushing of the face, itching
and burning of the skin, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath and lung edema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs).
Temporary and reversible visual disturbances characterized by mildly blurred vision, a blue-gray discolorization of sight
(blue haze) or halo vision (appearance of a halo when looking at light sources) may occur. If swallowed, this material
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may cause mild to severe burns to the mouth, throat and digestive tract. Medical conditions that may be aggravated by
exposure to this material include lung disease or limited respiratory capacity.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
IF ON SKIN, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Call a Poison Control Center. Wash clothing before reuse.
Destroy contaminated shoes.
IF SWALLOWED, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water to drink. Get medical attention immediately. Call a
Poison Control Center. 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. Get medical attention.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosive Properties
Auto-Ignition Temperature 312 C (594 F)
Flash Point -12.22 C Flash Point Method
Flammable Limits- Upper 9.8% (V)
1.7% (V)
Lower
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Fire fighters and others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full fire fighting turn out
gear (full Bunker Gear) and self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure demand NIOSH approved or
equivalent). Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
When burned, the following hazardous products of combustion can occur: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Contain spill. Stop leak at source if this can be done safely. Ventilate area. Nonessential personnel should
leave the area until cleanup is completed. Pump liquid into DOT-approved drums for disposal. Absorb
remaining liquid onto inert absorbent and place in DOT approved drums for disposal. Wash area with water.
Keep concentrate and wash water from entering sewers or waterways. Consult a regulatory specialist to
determine appropriate state or local reporting requirements, for assistance in waste characterization and/or
hazardous waste disposal and other requirements listed in pertinent environmental permits.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not taste or swallow.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
CONTAINER HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY. Emptied container retains vapor and product residue. Follow
labeled warnings even after container is emptied. RESIDUAL VAPORS MAY EXPLODE ON IGNITION. DO
NOT CUT, DRILL GRIND OR WELD ON OR NEAR THIS CONTAINER. Improper disposal or reuse of this
container may be dangerous and/or illegal.
Storage
Store in well ventilated area away from heat and sources of ignition such as flame, sparks and static
electricity. Ensure that all storage and handling equipment is properly rated, grounded and installed to satisfy
electrical classification requirements. Static electricity may accumulate and create a fire hazard. All storage
containers, including containers such as drums, cylinders and IBC鈥檚, must be bonded and grounded during
filling and emptying operations. Store away from oxidizers and reactive materials. Keep container tightly
closed. Observe all federal, state and local regulations and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Codes which pertain to the specific local conditions of storage and use, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106
and NFPA 30, 70, 77, and 497.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures below airborne exposure limits. Provide ventilation
if necessary to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits (see below). If practical, use local
mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment. Consult
ACGIH ventilation manual or NFPA Standard 91 for design of exhaust systems.
Eye / Face Protection
Where there is potential for eye contact, wear a face shield, chemical goggles, and have eye flushing
equipment immediately available.
Skin Protection
Wear appropriate chemical resistant protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin
contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove material for given application.
Wear chemical goggles, a face shield, and chemical resistant clothing such as a rubber apron when
splashing may occur. Rinse immediately if skin is contaminated. Remove contaminated clothing promptly
and wash before reuse. Clean protective equipment before reuse. Provide a safety shower at any location
where skin contact can occur. Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing vapor or mist. When airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below), use NIOSH
approved respiratory protection equipment appropriate to the material and/or its components. Consult
respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. Observe respirator
use limitations specified by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where
exposure limit may be significantly exceeded, use an approved full face positive-pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus or positive-pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory
protection programs must comply with 29 CFR 搂 1910.134.
Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
Exposure Limit Value
n-Butylamine
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n-Butylamine
ACGIH CEILING - 5 ppm (15 mg/m3)
ACGIH Skin designator - Y
OSHA Ceiling PEL - 5 ppm (15 mg/m3)
OSHA Skin designator - Y
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a "Y" above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate
exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
-ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.
-WEEL-AIHA Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic skin reactions.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless liquid - fishy odor
Appearance/Odor
pH Alkaline
Specific Gravity 0.76 (water = 1)
Vapor Pressure 72.00 mmHg @ 70 F (21 C)
Vapor Density 2.52
Melting Point -58 F (-50 C)
Freezing Point NE
Boiling Point 172 F (77.78 C)
Solubility In Water Completely soluble
Molecular Weight 73 g/mol
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
Incompatibility
Contact with combustible materials may enhance the risk of fire. Avoid contact with strong acids, strong
oxidizers, heat , flames, sparks, Nitrites (nitrosamines).
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal decomposition giving toxic products: Ammonia and oxides of nitrogen and carbon. Formation of toxic
products through combustion: Nitriles,and Cyanides.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
n-Butylamine
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate that this material is moderately toxic if swallowed by rats (LD50 372-
720 mg/kg), no more than slightly toxic if absorbed through rabbit skin (LD50 >1000 mg/kg) and inhaled by rats
(4-hr LC50 4.2 mg/l; 1-hr LC50 > 2 mg/l), and corrosive to rabbit skin and eyes. No skin allergy was observed in
guinea pigs following repeated exposure. Respiratory irritation was observed in mice following acute exposure
(RD50 84 ppm). Rabbits repeatedly exposed to vapor showed evidence of transient eye irritation and liver
toxicity. No birth defects were observed in the offspring of rats following inhalation during pregnancy. No
genetic changes were observed in tests using bacteria or animals.
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
This material is highly toxic to algae and inhibited the development of sea urchin eggs. It is slightly toxic to
shrimp (24-hr LC50 30-70 ppm), Daphnia magna (24-hr LC50 43 mg/l), bluegill sunfish (96-hr LC50 32 ppm)
and tidewater silversides (96-hr LC50 24 ppm). This material is moderately toxic to Ceriodaphnia (water flea;
48-hr LC50 8.2 mg/l) and practically non-toxic to fathead minnow (96-hr LC50 171-236 mg/l). The 7-day NOEC
for Ceriodaphnia is 1.52 mg/l.
Chemical Fate Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
This material is readily biodegradable (85% after 14-days) and is not expected to bioaccumulate (log Pow
0.81).
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Incineration is the recommended method for disposal observing all local, state and federal regulations. Note:
Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste management
information incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and local waste disposal
requirements may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Name n-Butylamine
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class 3(8)
UN Number UN 1125
DOT Packing Group PG II
RQ 1000 lbs
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health Y Fire Y
Delayed (Chronic) Health N Reactive N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
Ingredient Related Regulatory Information:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
n-Butylamine 1000 LBS
Massachusetts Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemicals(s), as indicated below, currently on the Massachusetts Right to Know Substance
List.
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Massachusetts Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemicals(s), as indicated below, currently on the Massachusetts Right to Know Substance
List.
n-Butylamine
New Jersey Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the New Jersey Right-to-Know Substances List.
n-Butylamine
Pennsylvania Environmental Hazard
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Environmental Hazard List.
n-Butylamine
Pennsylvania Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
n-Butylamine
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Revision Information
Revision Number 7
19 APR 2006
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 08-SEP-2005
Revision Summary
Reviewed and revised all sections.
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
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statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Arkema Inc., Arkema Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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