General Information
Revision date
2020-09-20
Product name
Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide (25% in H2O)
CAS No.
75-59-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Autonomic nervous system 2. Central nervous system Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 23 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 23 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 23 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.
