Tri-n-butylphosphine

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2026-07-07

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS05 GHS09
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 4

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

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS05 GHS07 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M013 M017

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

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