Chemical Properties
N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine is a yellow, oily
liquid.
Uses
N-Nitroso-di-n-butylamine is a pollutant that can be found in water network systems.
Uses
N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine is used primarily as a research chemical (IARC 1974). It has also been used as an intermediate in the synthesis of di-n-butylhydrazine.
Definition
ChEBI: N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine is a nitroso compound.
General Description
Pale yellow liquid.
Reactivity Profile
N-NITROSODIBUTYLAMINE is a nitrated amine derivative. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Health Hazard
Inhalation of material may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Some liquids produce vapors that may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.
Fire Hazard
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot.
Safety Profile
Confirmed carcinogen
with experimental carcinogenic,
tumorigenic, and neoplastigenic data.
Moderately toxic by ingestion,
subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes.
Experimental teratogenic effects. Human
mutation data reported. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
See also NITROSAMINES.
Potential Exposure
N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine is a carcinogenic
nitrosamine. It is found or used in various
manufacturing industries, including chemical, rubber,
metal, etc., and in research.
Carcinogenicity
N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals.
Shipping
UN2810 Toxic liquids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard
Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name
Required. UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substances,
liquid, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous
material, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine is light sensitive.
Nitrosamines can be strong oxidizers; contact with
these materials may cause fires or explosions. Keep away
from combustible materials, alkaline materials, strong
acids, strong bases. Nitrated organics range from slight to
strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents,
including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a
vigorous reaction. Amines are a chemical base: will neutralize
acids to form salts plus water with an exothermic
reaction. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated
organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides,
and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen
is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing
agents such as hydrides, nitrides, alkali metals, and
sulfides.
Waste Disposal
Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal
practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant
(≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing
storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.
Under 40 CFR 261.5 small quantity generators of this
waste may qualify for partial exclusion from hazardous
waste regulations.
