Chemical Name: 1-Aminopropylimidazolium Bis(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)Imine
Common Names: [1-Aminopropylimidazolium][Tf2N], Ionic Liquid
Product Code: APIM-TFSI
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, solvent, electrochemical applications
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GHS Classification: Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Acute toxicity (Category 4, oral)
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Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Chemical Formula: C8H13F6N5O4S2
Molecular Weight: 433.34 g/mol
CAS Number: [Check manufacturer documentation for accurate number]
Synonyms: 1-Propylamino-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
Impurities/ Additives: Usually less than 1% unidentified impurities under controlled production.
Concentration: 98–100% active compound, trace water content below 0.5%
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air quickly. Keep comfortable and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing promptly. Rinse exposed skin thoroughly under running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention for irritation or persistent symptoms.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with plenty of water, lifting upper and lower eyelids. Continue for several minutes and remove contact lenses if easy to do. Seek immediate medical care.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water if conscious. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Call a poison center or doctor immediately.
Important Symptoms: Burning sensation, redness, coughing, abdominal discomfort.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid high-pressure water streams, which may spread material.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Releases toxic vapors, including nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and carbon oxides.
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting gear. Approach fire from the upwind direction to avoid inhalation.
Special Precautions: Cool containers exposed to flames with water mist to prevent bursting.
Personal Precautions: Keep unnecessary personnel away. Wear protective clothing, gloves, goggles, and face shield. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, watercourses, or soil. Inform relevant authorities if pollution occurs.
Containment: Absorb spills with inert material such as sand or vermiculite.
Clean-Up Methods: Collect in sealed, labelled containers for disposal. Wash contaminated area thoroughly with detergent and water.
Disposal: Dispose of as hazardous waste, following local, regional, and national regulations.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in a chemical fume hood or well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using product.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed, clearly labelled containers. Keep at room temperature and away from moisture and direct sunlight. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizers.
Incompatibilities: Avoid storing with oxidizing substances, moisture, and materials sensitive to acidic or basic pH.
Storage Class: Chemical storage according to local, state, and federal regulations.
Permissible Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established. Use good laboratory practices to limit exposure.
Engineering Controls: Work in a chemical fume hood and ensure proper exhaust ventilation at workplace. Use enclosed systems wherever feasible.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear splash-proof goggles or face shield, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), long-sleeved lab coat, and impervious footwear. Use an approved respirator in case of insufficient ventilation.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and clean before reuse.
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Odor: Faint, characteristic odor
pH: Not determined for neat liquid, mildly acidic in solution
Melting/Freezing Point: Approximately -10°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling above 270°C
Flash Point: >150°C (open cup)
Flammability: Does not ignite easily; low vapor pressure
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Solubility: Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Density: 1.4–1.5 g/cm³ at 25°C
Viscosity: Highly viscous
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: >270°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal laboratory conditions.
Reactivity: Can react with strong oxidizers and strong acids or bases.
Possible Hazardous Reactions: Exothermic decomposition may occur on prolonged exposure to heat or incompatible materials; liberation of toxic and corrosive gases possible.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, direct sunlight, open flame, sources of ignition, humid environments.
Incompatible Materials: Concentrated acids, bases, oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and imidazole derivatives.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, and eye contact
Acute Effects: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin and serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory discomfort
Skin Irritation: Redness, itching, or pain with prolonged exposure
Eye Irritation: Severe burning sensation, watering, redness
Inhalation: Coughing, sore throat, dizziness if exposure to high concentrations occurs
Ingestion: Nausea, stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea possible.
Chronic Effects: No reliable data available, though prolonged or repeated exposure to imidazolium compounds may cause organ effects in laboratory animals.
Carcinogenicity: No ingredients classified as carcinogens by IARC, NTP, or OSHA at present.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available.
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Data suggests imidazolium ionic liquids can disrupt aquatic invertebrates and algae at low concentrations.
Persistence and Degradability: Not rapidly biodegradable; may persist in soil and water.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Moderate; potential to bioaccumulate should not be ignored.
Mobility in Soil: Mobile in both water and soil environments.
Effects on Microorganisms: May inhibit microbial activity in exposed environments.
Other Adverse Effects: Release to the environment must be avoided. Monitor downstream impacts and comply with emission limits.
Waste Disposal Methods: Gather all residues and waste in designated, labelled airtight containers. Handle as hazardous waste, using authorized chemical disposal contractors.
Unused Product: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local hazardous waste regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and dispose via hazardous waste handler. Avoid direct discharge to sewers or natural water bodies.
Recycling: Not suitable for recycle or reuse without thorough purification and testing.
UN Number: Not classified under current UN dangerous goods codes.
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport, though always check the latest compliance standards.
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned a hazard class under current rules.
Packing Group: Not assigned.
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant under current transportation guidelines.
Special Precautions: Prevent spillage. Package tightly and label containers to identify contents during transit.
Transport in Bulk: Conduct risk assessment for large volumes. Secure all loads and follow emergency protocols for spills.
TSCA (US): Not listed for commercial use; subject to notification for research.
REACH (EU): Verify pre-registration status before import or use.
Hazard Communication: Classified under OSHA GHS guidelines.
SARA Title III: Not listed as a reportable substance.
California Prop 65: Not on the Prop 65 list as of last update.
Other Regulations: Observe all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations from local, national, and regional authorities.
