MSDS Name:Triisobutylaluminium 1.1M solution in toluene
Synonym:TIBA

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water. Causes burns. Harmful by inhalation. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Water-reactive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May be absorbed through the skin. Not expected to cause an allergic skin reaction.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. May cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations (>200 ppm) of toluene are clearly associated with CNS encephalopathy, headache, depression, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), impaired coordination, transient memory loss, and impaired reaction time.
Chronic:
Repeated exposure in combination with constant, loud noise can produce hearing loss and dizziness. Chronic hydrocarbon abuse (for example, sniffing glue or light hydrocarbons such as contained in this material) has been associated with irregular heart rhythms and potential cardiac arrest. Toluene abuse has been linked with kidney disease, as evidenced by blood, protein, & pus in the urine, accompanied by elevated serum creatinine, decreased urinary output, & metabolic & renal tubular acidosis. Although kidney toxicity has not been common in cases of occupational toluene exposure, there has been at least one report of renal toxicity following a 40-year occupational toluene exposure. Toluene does not cause the severe injury to the bone marrow that is characteristic of benzene poisoning.

Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid immediately.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively. Causes cardiac sensitization to endogenous catelcholamines which may lead to cardiac arrhythmias.
Do NOT use adrenergic agents such as epinephrine or pseudoepinephrine.

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Flammable liquid and vapor.
May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
May accumulate static electricity.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER! Do NOT get water inside containers. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately.

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not expose spill to water. Use only non-sparking tools and equipment. Control runoff and isolate discharged material for proper disposal.

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area. Water free area. Store under nitrogen.

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 100-99-2: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): mg/m3 STEL Belgium - TWA: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLE ( Al) France - VME: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME Germany: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 TWA (as Al Spain: (listed as aluminum, soluble salts): 2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Al CAS# 108-88-3: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 191 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 150 ppm STEL; 574 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 300 ppm Ceiling Belgium - TWA: 50 ppm VLE; 191 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 100 ppm VME; 375 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 150 ppm VLE; 550 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 50 ppm TWA; 190 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 50 ppm OEL; 188 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 50 ppm TWA; 188 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 40 ppm MAC; 150 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 50 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 50 ppm VLA-ED; 191 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield.
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 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: toluene-like odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: 0.584 mPa s @30 deg C
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: reacts
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.840
Molecular Formula: C12H27Al
Molecular Weight: 198.33

Chemical Stability:
Combines vigorously or explosively with water.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water, confined spaces.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, water, alcohols, organic halides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aluminum fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

RTECS#:
CAS# 100-99-2: BD2203500 CAS# 108-88-3: XS5250000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
CAS# 108-88-3: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 870 ug Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 2 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 435 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 400 ppm/24H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 30000 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 19900 mg/m3/7H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 10000 mg/m3; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 49 gm/m3/4H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 636 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 14100 uL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Triisobutyl aluminum - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Toluene - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

IATA
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
Hazard Class: 4.3 (3)
UN Number: 3399
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
Hazard Class: 4.3 (3)
UN Number: 3399
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, LIQUID,
Hazard Class: 4.3 (3)
UN Number: 3399
Packing group: I
USA RQ: CAS# 108-88-3: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 14 Reacts violently with water.
R 20 Harmful by inhalation.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Phrases:
S 6A Keep under nitrogen.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 43A In case of fire, use dry chemical (never use
water).
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 100-99-2: No information available.
CAS# 108-88-3: 2
Canada
CAS# 100-99-2 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 100-99-2 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
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TSCA
CAS# 100-99-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.