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Safety Data Sheet EN

Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O
Product Code
331635

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
This product is a mixture. REACH Registration Number see section 3.
UFI Code
FT63-66AU-499D-HCJ4

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Uses advised against

This product is not intended for consumer use.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich

manufacturer

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 2 H300
Acute Tox. Cat. 1 H310
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 1 H370
STOT RE Cat. 1 H372
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 2 H411

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system).
H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, thymus) through prolonged or repeated exposure in contact with skin.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide EC: 200-882-9 75-59-2 30 - 50% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible. Do not attempt to neutralise.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Latex gloves, Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 30 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
>13 at 20 °C
Melting Point
No data available
Boiling Point
No data available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
23,33 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,014 g/l at 20 °C
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
at 20 °C soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

In contact with nitrites, nitrates, nitrous acid possible liberation of nitrosamines! Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents, Acids. Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: ammonium compounds.

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

nitrites, nitrates, nitrous acid, Strong oxidizing agents, Acids, ammonium compounds

Decomposition

nitrosamines, dangerous gases or fumes

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1835
Shipping Name
TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O?

Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O is a liquid with colorless color. It has no data available odor.

What is Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H300 + H310: Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H370: Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system).
  • H372: Causes damage to organs (Liver, thymus) through prolonged or repeated exposure in contact with skin.
  • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution 25 wt. % in H2O?

The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is No data available.