Product Name: Trioctyl Tertiary Amine
Chemical Formula: C24H51N
Other Names: Tris(2-ethylhexyl)amine, TOA
Recommended Use: Chemical extraction, solvent, industrial processes
Supplier Details: Manufacturer address, contact number, and emergency contact details should be displayed for rapid access.
CAS Number: 1116-76-3
UN Number: 2735
Hazard Class: Corrosive, Acute toxicity, Skin sensitization
Label Elements: Danger, Corrosive pictogram, Health hazard pictogram
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, harmful if inhaled, can cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapor, ensure good ventilation, do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection
Potential Health Effects: Exposure may lead to irritation of respiratory system, skin, and eyes; inhalation can trigger coughing, shortness of breath, and sore throat; direct skin contact may blister or burn
Chemical Name: Trioctyl Tertiary Amine
Chemical Identity: 99% purity or greater
Impurities and Stabilizing Additives: Typically, no significant hazardous impurities expected with standard commercial grades
CAS Number: 1116-76-3
General Advice: Move person to fresh air, prevent exposure to self during rescue
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse affected area with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention for persistent irritation, burns, or blistering
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water, keep eyelids open and move them periodically to ensure thorough washing, seek immediate medical attention
Inhalation: Move to area with fresh air, administer artificial respiration if breathing stops, get medical assistance if symptoms continue
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, call poison control or a doctor right away
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, use water spray for larger fires
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid direct water jet as it may cause splattering and spread burning liquid
Fire Hazards: Produces toxic fumes under combustion including nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear full-body protective suits and self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Hazards: Containers exposed to fire may rupture under heat, withdraw from area and cool with water spray
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, use appropriate safety gear including gloves, goggles, and respirators
Environmental Precautions: Block runoff to soil, watercourses, and drains
Methods for Cleaning Up: Absorb spill with inert absorbent like sand or vermiculite and place in chemical waste container, ventilate the area, thoroughly clean contaminated surfaces with soap or detergent, avoid direct contact while removing waste
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated settings, avoid breathing vapors, prevent contact with skin and eyes, always wash hands after handling, never eat or drink while handling chemicals
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers made of compatible materials such as polyethylene or stainless steel, keep away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials like strong acids or oxidizing agents, maintain containers at ambient temperature away from humidity and direct sunlight, follow all local safety regulations on chemical storage
Other Precautions: Post warning signs and ensure access to safety showers and eyewash stations
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits available, apply general industrial hygiene practices
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to minimize vapor or mist formation, ensure eyewash stations and safety showers remain within easy reach
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (such as nitrile or neoprene), goggles with side shields, impervious clothing to prevent skin contact, if ventilation is inadequate, use a respirator with organic vapor cartridge
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling, launder contaminated clothing before reuse
Physical State: Oily liquid
Color: Pale yellow to amber
Odor: Characteristic amine-like scent
Boiling Point: 386-396 °C
Melting Point: -57 °C
Flash Point: 180 °C (closed cup method)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Density: 0.83 - 0.85 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Viscosity: 25-35 mPa.s at 20 °C
Auto-ignition Temperature: Data not widely available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Conditions to Avoid: High heat, sources of ignition, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing substances, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, and irritating nitrogen compounds under fire conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react with acids forming salts, releases toxic or corrosive vapors if mixed with incompatible materials
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed, oral LD50 (rat): 800-1600 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Strong irritant, potential for corrosive burns on prolonged skin contact
Eye Damage / Irritation: Severe irritant, risk of serious eye damage
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause dermatitis, potential liver and kidney effects based on animal studies
Carcinogenicity: No adequate data supporting carcinogenic potential
Mutagenicity: Not classified as mutagenic based on available studies
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Slowly biodegradable in soil and aquatic systems
Bioaccumulation Potential: High log Kow suggests potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic species
Mobility: Low mobility in soil, tends to persist in sediments
Other Adverse Effects: Discharge of large volumes into sewers or waterways may threaten fish and aquatic life, recommended to limit environmental release where possible
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of this product by incineration in chemical disposal facilities or in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations for hazardous waste, avoid unregulated dumping, do not mix with household waste
Container Disposal: Decontaminate and recycle where regulations permit or send to approved hazardous waste disposal facility
Precautions: Take standard chemical disposal precautions to limit accidental releases
UN Number: 2735
Proper Shipping Name: Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (Trioctylamine)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: III
Labels: Corrosive
Special Transport Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage during transit, avoid contact with acids or oxidizing materials during shipping, follow rules for road, rail, or maritime transportation—ensure certain carriers have chemical emergency response kits
Workplace Safety: Trioctyl Tertiary Amine falls under hazardous material regulations for occupational safety in many countries including requirements for local exhaust ventilation and personal protective equipment
Environmental Regulation: Classified as hazardous to aquatic environments in REACH and US EPA regulations, proper reporting and accident contingency planning required for industrial users
Labelling: Products containing this substance require clear hazard labelling, appropriate warning statements, and pictograms in line with GHS classification
Chemical Inventory: Trioctyl Tertiary Amine appears in most national and international chemical inventories such as TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada)
Other Considerations: Facilities storing large quantities must have spill response procedures and workers trained in emergency handling and reporting spills or mishandling events to regulatory authorities
