Product Name: 1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Thiocyanate
Synonyms: Ionic Liquid, BMIM-SCN
Recommended Uses: Laboratory research, solvent, specialty chemical synthesis
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Emergency Contact Number: Emergency phone number, accessible 24/7
CAS Number: 735957-52-3
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport under UN regulations
Supplier Contact: Supplier phone, email, office location
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4, Skin irritation Category 2, Eye irritation Category 2A
Label Elements: Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or vapors; wash hands thoroughly after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke during use; wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation can cause respiratory irritation, ingestion can affect gastrointestinal system, skin and eyes can get irritated
Environmental Hazards: Product can harm aquatic life with long-term effects
Chemical Name: 1-Butyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Thiocyanate
CAS Number: 735957-52-3
Concentration: 98–100%
Impurities: Trace organic and inorganic compounds lower than 2% total
Molecular Formula: C10H17N3S
Molecular Weight: 211.33 g/mol
Inhalation: Move exposed individual to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical advice if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water for 15 minutes, use soap if available
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, seek medical help if irritation continues
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, call poison center or physician for further instructions
Symptoms and Effects: Burning sensation, redness, nausea, coughing, stomach pain, headache possible with exposure
Advice for Medical Personnel: Symptomatic treatment recommended, support respiratory and cardiovascular functions if exposure is high
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray
Unsuitable Media: Water jets may spread chemical and should be avoided
Specific Hazards: Toxic fumes, such as hydrogen cyanide, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur compounds can form during fire
Special Firefighting Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical-resistant clothing, gloves, goggles
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Product does not support combustion but may decompose, releasing harmful vapors
Advice for Firefighters: Move containers away from fire area if safe, try to prevent run-off to sewers and waterways
Personal Precautions: Isolate spill area, ventilate, wear gloves, goggles, and chemical-resistant clothing
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, surface water, or soil, alert environmental authorities if spill contaminates environment
Cleanup Methods: Collect spill with absorbent material such as sand, transfer to labelled waste container, wash spill site with soap and water
Decontamination: Clean equipment and floors using mild detergent solution, ventilate area well
Disposal: Dispose according to local or national laws, follow Section 13 for disposal details
Handling: Use chemical fume hood or adequate ventilation, minimize airborne dust, wear personal protection, avoid skin or eye contact
Personal Hygiene: Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, wear clean protective clothing, do not mix with incompatible substances
Storage Conditions: Keep tightly closed in original container, store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, do not freeze, protect from sunlight
Compatible Materials: Store away from oxidizers, acids, bases, strong reducing agents
Storage Precautions: Label storage containers clearly, keep away from food, drinks, and animal feed, check containers for leaks regularly
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific limits assigned, aim for minimum dust and vapor levels
Engineering Controls: Use fume hood, provide eye wash stations and emergency showers
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation is poor, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile), safety goggles, face shield, lab coat
Workplace Hygiene: Avoid direct contact, clean work surfaces frequently, store contaminated clothing and wash separately from household laundry
Environmental Control: Use secondary containment, closed reactors, local exhausts if large quantities processed
Appearance: Pale yellow to colorless liquid or crystalline solid depending on temperature
Odor: Mild sulfurous or ammonia-like
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5–7 in 20% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: 18–23°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: >110°C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at 25°C
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, ethanol, acetone
Density: 1.15–1.20 g/cm³ at 25°C
Viscosity: Moderate (varies with temperature)
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Explosive Properties: Product itself is not explosive
Oxidizing Properties: Not classified as oxidizer
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid extreme heat, direct sunlight, moisture, freezing temperatures
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali, oxidizing agents, reducing agents
Decomposition Products: Hydrogen cyanide, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides on fire or prolonged heating
Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization, may react with incompatible materials giving off toxic gases
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50: 300–2000 mg/kg (rat, estimated)
Inhalation Toxicity: Data limited, avoid breathing dusts or mists
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation, redness, and itching
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes irritation and possible redness or conjunctivitis
Chronic Effects: No definite human data, prolonged contact may cause dermatitis
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Central nervous system, liver, and kidneys could be affected with large or repeated doses
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity: No evidence in available studies
Other Data: No known reproductive toxicity, no sufficient human data
Toxicity to Aquatic Organisms: Toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates, EC50 (Daphnia, 48h): 1–10 mg/L
Degradability: Readily biodegradable in water but may persist in sediment
Bioaccumulation Potential: No significant bioaccumulation expected
Mobility in Soil: Mobile in water, risk of leaching possible
Impact on Sewage Treatment: Use caution—may affect microbial activity at high concentrations
Other Harmful Effects: Toxic to aquatic plants, limit release to environment as a preventative approach
Appropriate Disposal Methods: Incinerate under controlled conditions at licensed facility, do not pour down drain
Disposal Containers: Use leak-proof, labelled chemical waste containers
Contaminated Packaging: Decontaminate with water, dispose via chemical waste stream
Additional Considerations: Consult local regulations, arrange collection by licensed hazardous waste company
Avoid Disposal: In household or municipal waste, open burning, or landfill
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous under transport regulations
Proper Shipping Name: Chemical, non-regulated
Hazard Class: Not a dangerous good
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Secure containers, prevent spillage during transport, protect from heat or mechanical shock
Transport Labels: Standard chemical labels required, no need for hazard placards
TSCA Status: Check US EPA inventory for current inclusion
REACH Registration: Manufacturer must comply with European regulation requirements
Inventory Listings: Registered or notified under Canada DSL, AICS (Australia), NZIoC (New Zealand), EINECS/ELINCS (Europe) as required
OSHA/GHS Classification: Meets GHS criteria on label, not listed as specifically hazardous under US OSHA
Other Requirements: Follow state local laws, workplace right-to-know standards, employee training and safety data access obligations
Label Elements: GHS pictogram, warning signal word, hazard and precautionary statements in local language as required by jurisdiction
