| Agent Name |
Triisobutylaluminum |
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| CAS Number |
100-99-2 |
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| Formula |
C12-H27-Al |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
ALUMINUM, TRIISOBUTYL-; ALUMINUM, TRIS(2-METHYLPROPYL)-; TIBAL; TRIISOBUTYLALANE; TRIISOBUTYLALUMINIUM; Aluminum triisobutanide; [HSDB] TIBA; UN3051; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
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| Category |
Metals, Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and a polymerization catalyst to produce polybutadiene, polyisoprene, and polypropylene; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] 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] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
2 mg/m3, as Al |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.13 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 8,000 ppm/1H |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRIISOBUTYLALUMINUM
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