Benzyltrimethylammonium methoxide, 40 wt% solution in methanol

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Cardiovascular system, Liver, Kidney, Heart, spleen, Blood.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Eyes 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 or doctor/physician Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Fire Explosion risk in case of fire Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area

Storage

Store locked up Store in a closed container Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards

Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. WARNING Reproductive Harm - https //www.p65warnings.ca.gov/. Unknown Acute Toxicity 40 percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity