Product Name: 1,3-Dimethylbutylamine Citrate
Synonyms: Dimethylbutylamine Salt, DMBA Citrate
Chemical Formula: C6H15N.C6H8O7
Recommended Use: Used in research laboratories. Not intended for food, drug, household, or cosmetic uses.
Manufacturer Details: Name, address, and contact number available on request according to supply chain regulations.
Emergency Phone: Provided by supplier or local poison control center.
Classification: Harmful if swallowed, irritating to eyes and skin, possible respiratory irritant
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes skin and eye irritation. May affect the central nervous system and cardiovascular system in high exposures.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes. Use personal protective equipment as specified.
Pictogram: Exclamation mark, Health hazard
Chemical Identity: 1,3-Dimethylbutylamine Citrate
CAS Number: Confidential or as supplied (1,3-Dimethylbutylamine: 105-41-9; Citric Acid: 77-92-9)
Concentration: Purity varies, commonly available as greater than 98% pure by weight
Impurities: Trace organic or inorganic impurities possible, typically under 0.5% by weight based on batch analysis
Other Components: No other intentionally added ingredients
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Obtain medical help if skin irritation or pain persists.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek prompt medical aid.
Most Important Symptoms: Potential for respiratory tract irritation, skin redness, eye watering, nausea, headache, or confusion.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide for small fires.
Special Hazards: Product may release nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides when burned.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective boots and gear.
Explosion Data: Not expected to form explosive dust-air mixtures under normal handling.
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust or vapor; avoid skin and eye contact. Use protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
Environmental Precautions: Stop leak if safe to do so. Prevent entry into sewers, drains, and water sources.
Containment Methods: Use inert absorbent material for spill containment. Sweep up carefully and collect in suitable, closed containers for proper disposal.
Cleaning Procedures: Ventilate area, wash spill site after material pickup is complete to prevent residue hazards.
Handling: Wear appropriate PPE at all times. Use in a chemical fume hood. Avoid generating dust. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizers, strong acids, and foodstuffs.
Special Precautions: Keep locked up and out of reach of children and untrained personnel. Use original container and keep labeled.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or containment to minimize exposure. Eyewash stations and emergency showers should be close to handling area.
Eye / Face Protection: Chemical safety goggles or face shield.
Skin Protection: Lab coat or chemical resistant clothing; suitable gloves (nitrile or neoprene).
Respiratory Protection: Wear NIOSH-approved respirator if risk of inhalation exists.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No reliable regulatory limits established; maintain exposure as low as reasonably achievable based on similar amines.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Amine-like, slightly pungent
Melting Point: Data not available (dependent on salt form)
Boiling Point: Not available for salt form
Solubility: Soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not measured for this salt
Density: No reliable data, estimated between 1.05–1.15 g/cm³
pH (solution): 3–6 (aqueous solution depending on concentration)
Partition Coefficient: No logP data available for salt
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable for crystalline salt
Auto-ignition Temperature: Information not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage
Reactivity: No hazardous reactions known under normal processing
Conditions to Avoid: High humidity, heat, open flame, incompatible chemicals
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide on combustion
Polymerization: Will not occur under recommended storage and handling
Acute Toxicity: Data limited; closely related compounds show oral LD50 (rat) values from 100–500 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposures at high concentrations may impact nervous and cardiovascular systems
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Eye Contact, Ingestion
Symptoms: May include skin and eye irritation, headache, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, nausea, or confusion
Carcinogenicity: Not classified by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity / Teratogenicity: No data available for salt; amines generally not mutagenic but care advised
Repeated Dose Toxicity: Prolonged excessive exposure carries risks associated with amine compounds
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms based on structure-activity relationships with amines and citrates
Mobility in Soil: Moderate; soluble in water; expected to move through soil easily unless degraded
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable over weeks; may persist under anaerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to significantly bioaccumulate due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Disruptive to sensitive aquatic environments at relevant concentrations
Aquatic Toxicity Data: Specific data not available for the salt, but amines may show LC50 values under 100 mg/L for fish
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse and offer clean container for recycling or dispose as chemical waste
Hazardous Waste Classification: May qualify as hazardous waste based on amine component; consult local regulations
Recommended Disposal: Incineration in approved facility with adequate off-gas treatment
Do Not Dispose: Avoid discharge into surface water, sewers, and drains
UN Number: Not classified for transport under most regulatory frameworks (consult current regulations)
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as dangerous good unless in large quantities
Transport Hazard Class: None assigned
Packing Group: None assigned
Marine Pollutant: Not listed
Special Transport Precautions: Avoid conditions that could lead to substance release during shipment; use labeled, sealed packaging
U.S. TSCA: Not listed on TSCA Inventory; use restricted to research and development settings
OSHA Hazard Status: Considered hazardous per OSHA classification
REACH/EU: Not registered for commercial use in the European Union
SARA Title III: Not on lists, but amines may trigger chemical inventory reporting based on usage thresholds
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: Users should check state and local regulations for any additional control measures
Label Elements: Must display risk, safety, and chemical identification information
