General Information
Version
ACR13934
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Tri-n-butylphosphine
Product Synonyms
TBUP; Tributylphosphane
CAS No.
998-40-3
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H250, H302+H312, H314, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow Garlic-like; Stench Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Air sensitive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Stench. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H250 - Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Prevention
P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P222 - Do not allow contact with air P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P422 - Store contents under inert gas
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product evaporates slowly.
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Stench. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids. Category 3 Pyrophoric liquids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity