Material Safety Data Sheet
Trimethylamine hydrochloride, 98%
ACC# 00101
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Trimethylamine hydrochloride, 98%
Catalog Numbers: AC140070000, AC140071000
Synonyms: Trimethylammonium chloride
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
593-81-7 Trimethylamine hydrochloride 98% 209-810-0
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white to light cream. Warning! May cause irritation. The toxicological properties
of this material have not been fully investigated. Hygroscopic.
Target Organs: None known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Not available. None
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and
lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Rinse area with large amounts of water
for at least 15 minutes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other
symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for
disposal.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Trimethylamine
none listed none listed none listed
hydrochloride
OSHA Vacated PELs: Trimethylamine hydrochloride: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's
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eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when
necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white to light cream
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:283 - 284 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating:
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility: soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C3H9N.HCl
Molecular Weight:95.61
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing
agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 593-81-7: YH2700000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 593-81-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts
261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations
to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO Canada TDG
No
No information
Shipping Name: information
available.
available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 593-81-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
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None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any
Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None
of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 593-81-7 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 593-81-7: 1
Canada
CAS# 593-81-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 593-81-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
CAS# 593-81-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000
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