Product Name: Tetrabutylammonium Periodate
Synonyms: TBA Periodate
Chemical Formula: C16H36INO4
CAS Number: 62013-04-1
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, chemical synthesis
Supplier: Chemical distributor or specialized scientific supplier
Contact Information: Refer to commercial supplier website for address, emergency phone, and technical contact
Classification: Oxidizing solid; Toxic if swallowed or inhaled; Harmful to aquatic environment
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: May cause fire or explosion if exposed to combustible materials; Toxic if ingested or inhaled; Causes severe eye and skin irritation; May damage respiratory tract
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or vapors; Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames; Avoid contamination with other chemicals, especially organics
Emergency Overview: White to off-white crystalline powder with partial odor, serious health and fire risk
Chemical Name: Tetrabutylammonium Periodate
CAS Number: 62013-04-1
Concentration: 98 – 100%
Impurities: Trace levels of secondary ammonium salts or residual solvents
Molecular Weight: 433.38 g/mol
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical attention if breathing difficulties persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with water and mild soap, consult physician for rash, redness, or irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids open, seek immediate medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek urgent medical advice
Most Important Symptoms: Severe irritation, coughing, shortness of breath, burning eyes, nausea, vomiting
Note for Physicians: Symptomatic treatment; monitor vital signs, manage annoyance quickly if systemic toxicity develops
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, CO2, water spray (on surrounding fire), do not use foam on chemical
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol foam, halogenated agents
Specific Hazards: Strong oxidizer, reacts with combustibles, may release toxic fumes of iodine and nitrogen oxides
Firefighter Protection: Wear SCBA, full chemical protective clothing; remain upwind
Special Procedures: Evacuate and isolate area, apply cooling water to containers exposed to fire
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, wear appropriate PPE including respirator, chemical gloves, safety goggles, and laboratory coat
Environmental Precautions: Prevent chemical from entering drains, soil, or surface water
Methods for Clean-up: Use non-sparking tools, scoop up spill to secure waste container lined with plastic; avoid raising dust, ventilate contaminated area, wash with dilute sodium thiosulfate
Notification: Report release to local authorities if required by regulation
Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, do not breathe dust; work in fume hood, ground containers, keep away from flammable or reducing agents
Storage: Store in tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area; segregate from acids, flammable substances, organic materials, and reducing agents
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, finely powdered metals, oxidizable organic materials
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in the workspace
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood, provide eye wash and safety shower
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles or face shield
Skin Protection: Long-sleeved clothing, lab coat, chemical-resistant gloves such as nitrile
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if dust formation likely
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation required
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA or ACGIH exposure limit established; minimize dust exposure
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Slight, characteristic
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: Data not determined
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol
Partition Coefficient: No data available
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not relevant
Relative Density: Not measured
Decomposition Temperature: Data not available
Viscosity: Not relevant
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Instability Caused By: Excess heat, contamination, contact with reducing agents
Hazardous Reactions: Vigorous reaction with organic materials, acids; may initiate combustion
Decomposition Products: Iodine, nitrogen oxides, toxic fumes
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Harmful or fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or contacted with skin; toxicological data on rats suggest moderate to high toxicity
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Severe irritation or chemical burns possible
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes chemical burns and serious eye damage
Respiratory Sensitization: Possible allergens, respiratory tract irritation
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may cause damage to lungs, liver, kidneys; risk of thyroid disruption from absorbed iodate
Carcinogenicity: No components listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Other Risks: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain from ingestion, possible methemoglobinemia
Acute Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms at low concentrations
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity: Potential to cause long-term adverse effects
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic; not biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not likely to bioaccumulate due to ionic nature
Mobility in Soil: Highly soluble, potential groundwater contaminant
Additional Information: Avoid release into environment; consult local water authority on accidental spills
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose through licensed chemical waste contractor
Handling: Do not dispose waste to sewer, drains, or natural environment
Packaging: Use clearly labeled, sealed, and compatible container
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as hazardous waste
Regulations: Disposal must comply with national, regional, and local regulations on hazardous chemicals
UN Number: 1479 (for oxidizing solid, not otherwise specified)
UN Proper Shipping Name: Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. (contains periodate)
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizer)
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Transport Requirements: Segregate from foodstuffs, combustibles, store upright, secure in transit
DOT, IATA, IMDG: Regulated as hazardous material
OSHA: Hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA: Listed
SARA Title III: Classified under Section 302 for acute hazard
CERCLA: No specific reportable quantity
State Right-To-Know: Subject to reporting in various states
Labeling Requirements: Hazard pictograms, signal word “Danger”, full hazard and precautionary statement
Other Regulations: Check local, state, and federal environmental and chemical regulations before use or transport
