Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
TETRA-DECYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Revision Date:2026-04-25Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: TETRA-DECYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
- CBnumber: CB9445677
- CAS: 57340-65-5
- Synonyms: etrakis-decylazanium,hydroxide;TETRA-N-DECYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
Hazard statements
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H370 Causes damage to organs
Substance
- Product name: TETRA-DECYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
- Synonyms: etrakis-decylazanium,hydroxide;TETRA-N-DECYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
- CAS: 57340-65-5
- MF: C40H85NO
- MW: 596.11
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceConsult a physician. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Consult a physician.
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaUse water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapors accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet- brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handlingAvoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Hygiene measures
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
For precautions see section 2.2.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsStore in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage stabilityRecommended storage temperature
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
2 - 8 °C
Store under inert gas. Sensitive to carbon dioxide
Storage class
Store under inert gas. Sensitive to carbon dioxide
Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters| ['Component', 'CAS-No.', 'Value', 'Control\nparameters', 'Basis'] | ['Methanol', '67-56-1', 'PC-TWA', '25 mg/m3', 'Occupational exposure limits for\nhazardous agents in the\nworkplace - Chemical\nhazardous agents.'] | ['', 'Remarks', 'Skin', None, None] | ['', '', 'PC-STEL', '50 mg/m3', 'Occupational exposure limits for\nhazardous agents in the\nworkplace - Chemical\nhazardous agents.'] | ['', '', 'Skin', None, None] |
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| ['Component', 'CAS-No.', 'Parameters', 'Value', 'Biological\nspecimen', 'Basis'] | ['Methanol', '67-56-1', 'Methanol', '15 mg/l', 'Urine', 'ACGIH -\nBiological\nExposure Indices\n(BEI)'] | ['', 'Remarks', 'End of shift (As soon as possible after exposure ceases)', None, None, None] |
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8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsAvoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.4 mm
Break through time: 30 min
Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.4 mm
Break through time: 30 min
Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full- face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical stateclear, liquid
- b) Colorlight yellow
- c) OdorNo data available
- d) Melting point/freezing pointNo data available
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling rangeNo data available
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash point11 °C - closed cup
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pHNo data available
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubilityNo data available
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
- o) Vapor pressureNo data available
- p) DensityNo data available
- Relative densityNo data available
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
10.1 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.3 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
10.4 Incompatible materials
Alkali metals
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Mixture Acute toxicityOral: No data available
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 111.22 mg/kg (Calculation method)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 3.44 mg/l - vapor(Calculation method)
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 333.44 mg/kg (Calculation method)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 111.22 mg/kg (Calculation method)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 3.44 mg/l - vapor(Calculation method)
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 333.44 mg/kg (Calculation method)
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
May cause convulsions., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Components Methanol
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 100.1 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 3.1 mg/l - vapor (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Symptoms: Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 300.1 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 3.1 mg/l - vapor (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Symptoms: Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 300.1 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
Remarks: Drying-out effect resulting in rough and chapped skin.
Result: No skin irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
Remarks: Drying-out effect resulting in rough and chapped skin.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
Result: No eye irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Sensitisation test: - Guinea pig
Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 406)
Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells
Result: negative
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Species: Mouse - male and female - Bone marrow
Result: negative
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells
Result: negative
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Species: Mouse - male and female - Bone marrow
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments.
Reproductive toxicity
Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Causes damage to organs. - Eyes, Central nervous system
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Acute oral toxicity - Nausea, Vomiting
Acute inhalation toxicity - Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Acute oral toxicity - Nausea, Vomiting
Acute inhalation toxicity - Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide Acute toxicity
Oral: No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Remarks: No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
12.1 Toxicity
MixtureNo data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
Components Methanol
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) - 15,400.0 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA)
Toxicity to daphnia semi-static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 18,260 and other aquatic mg/l - 96 h invertebrates (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - ca. 22,000.0 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria static test IC50 - activated sludge - > 1,000 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Toxicity to NOEC - Oryzias latipes (Orange-red killifish) - 7,900 mg/l - 200 fish(Chronic toxicity) h
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide
Toxicity to daphnia semi-static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 18,260 and other aquatic mg/l - 96 h invertebrates (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - ca. 22,000.0 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria static test IC50 - activated sludge - > 1,000 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Toxicity to NOEC - Oryzias latipes (Orange-red killifish) - 7,900 mg/l - 200 fish(Chronic toxicity) h
Remarks: (External MSDS)
No data available
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Dispose of as unused product.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3286
IMDG: 3286
IATA-DGR: 3286
IMDG: 3286
IATA-DGR: 3286
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Methanol,
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide)
IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Methanol,
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide)
IATA-DGR: Flammable liquid, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s. (Methanol,
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide)
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide)
IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Methanol,
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide)
IATA-DGR: Flammable liquid, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s. (Methanol,
Tetrakis(decyl)ammonium hydroxide)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 (6.1, 8)
IMDG: 3 (6.1, 8)
IATA-DGR: 3 (6.1)(8)
IMDG: 3 (6.1, 8)
IATA-DGR: 3 (6.1)(8)
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Based on chemical properties, choose appropriate tools and conditions of transport.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
14.7 Incompatible materials
Alkali metals
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : Listed
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
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