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TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM PERCHLORATE
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Tetrabutylammonium perchlorate; 5.1/II No
Tetra-n-Butylammonium Perchlorate TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
(C 4H 9) 4NClO4 >90% N/A 341.93 1923-70-2
H 2O <10% N/A 18.02 7732-18-5
PHYSICAL DATA
Very slightly soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol. Melting point 210掳C.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White crystals. Odorless.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable at normal temperatures. Decomposes at high temperatures. Oxidizer.
FIRE HAZARDS
Will be consumed in general fire. Burns with sooty residue. Avoid inhalation of smoke or fumes.
Firefighters wear SCBA. NFPA # 2-2-3.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Water N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
May be irritating to eyes. Not absorbed through skin. The chemical, physical and toxicological
properties have not been fully investigated. OSHA PEL/ACGIH not established. Oral toxicity
moderate, no data. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles while handling. Store away from flammables.
FIRST AID
Wash skin or eyes thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Take up spill with water. Disposal to incinerator or other suitable disposal method.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
394 MDM May 24, 2002
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