Agent Name | Triisobutylaluminum |
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CAS Number | 100-99-2 |
Formula | C12-H27-Al |
Major Category | Metals |
Synonyms | Aluminum, triisobutyl-; Aluminum, tris(2-methylpropyl)-; Tibal; Triisobutyl aluminum; Triisobutylalane; Triisobutylaluminium; Triisobutylaluminum; Tris(2-methylpropyl)aluminum; Tris(isobutyl)alane; Tris(isobutyl)aluminum; [ChemIDplus] TIBA; [CHEMINFO MSDS] UN3051 |
Category | Metals, Organic Compounds |
Description | Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a chemical intermediate and a polymerization catalyst to produce polybutadiene, polyisoprene, and polypropylene; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds are "some of the most important, highest volume, highest value organometallic compounds in production." [Ullmann] |
Comments | In animal studies, heavy inhalation exposure causes CNS depression and dyspnea. [ChemIDplus] Liquid may cause second or third degree burns after brief skin contact. [CHRIS] Inhalation can induce acute pulmonary edema; [CHEMINFO MSDS] Organoaluminum compounds are corrosive; Harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled; The butyl alkyls and below are pyrophoric; Aluminum alkyls are eye irritants; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds can cause irritation or burns, depending upon concentration; [Ullmann] TLV withdrawn for aluminum alkyls because of inadequate toxicological data; [ACGIH] Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving flammable gas; [CAMEO] See "Aluminum." See "ORGANOMETALS." |
Exposure Assessment | |
Vapor Pressure | 0.13 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration | LCLo (rat) = 8,000 ppm/1hr |
Explanatory Notes | TLV withdrawn in 2008 with adoption of "Aluminum metal and insoluble compounds"; TLV not recommended for soluble nor for alkyl Al compounds; [ACGIH] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aluminum alkyls." |
Flammability (NFPA) | |
Adverse Effects | |
Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases | |
Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |