Chemical Name: 1-Butyl-3-Vinylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Synonym: BVIMBF4, Imidazolium ionic liquid
CAS Number: 127732-64-5
Recommended Use: Ionic liquid for research applications, electrolyte, catalysis
Manufacturer: Supplier contact details required on request
Emergency Contact: Chemtrec, available 24 hours
GHS Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), Acute toxicity oral (Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, harmful if swallowed
Pictogram: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing, wash affected area thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves/eye protection, do not eat, drink or smoke during use
Chemical Identity: 1-Butyl-3-Vinylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Purity: Typically >98%
Molecular Formula: C9H15BF4N2
Molecular Weight: 238.03 g/mol
Impurities: Traces of starting materials or residual solvents may be present at low ppm amounts
General Advice: Remove contaminated clothing. Obtain medical attention if discomfort persists.
Inhalation: Move person into fresh air, keep at rest, seek advice if symptoms appear.
Skin Contact: Rinse skin immediately with water for 15 minutes, wash with soap, seek attention if redness or irritation develop.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes gently with water for several minutes, keep eyelids apart, remove contact lenses if possible, get medical help right away.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, seek immediate medical advice
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water jet may spread fire.
Hazards: Toxic, corrosive, or irritating fumes may form under fire conditions including carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and boron compounds.
Firefighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, use full protective gear, avoid inhalation of combustion by-products.
Special Notes: Prevent fire-fighting water from entering drains or waterways.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate, avoid breathing vapor or mist, wear appropriate PPE.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow product to enter drains, soil, or watercourses.
Methods for Clean-Up: Absorb spill with inert material such as sand or soil, sweep up, collect in tightly closed container for disposal, clean area with water and detergent.
Disposal: Dispose of waste according to local environmental regulations, label containers clearly.
Precautions for Handling: Avoid exposure to vapor, mist, or liquid; handle in well-ventilated area; prevent formation of aerosols; use only with recommended PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat).
Conditions for Storage: Store in sealed container, keep cool and dry, avoid direct sunlight and heat sources, separate from strong bases, strong oxidizers, and moisture-sensitive substances.
Specific Storage Requirements: Use compatible container materials such as glass or specific plastics; label all containers with chemical identity and hazard classification.
Engineering Controls: Laboratory fume hood or adequate local ventilation to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves such as nitrile or neoprene, safety goggles or face shield, lab coat, closed-toe shoes.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, or using the restroom, avoid touching face and exposed skin.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if engineering controls are insufficient.
Environmental Exposure: Avoid release into the environment, use secondary containment where necessary.
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Typically 5-7 (aqueous solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Approximately -20 °C
Boiling Point/Range: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: >100 °C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not established
Flammability: Not classified as highly flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not determined
Relative Density: 1.15–1.20 g/cm³ at 25 °C
Solubility: Miscible with water and polar organic solvents
Partition Coefficient: Not measured
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: >200 °C
Viscosity: Moderate, higher than water
Molecular Structure: Stable ionic liquid under normal lab conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable at ambient temperatures under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: No rapid reactions expected under normal conditions
Possible Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong oxidizing agents, may release toxic fumes on heating or combustion
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, open flames, contact with acids and alkalis
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, moisture-sensitive compounds
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, boron oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride
Acute Toxicity: Moderately toxic orally and by inhalation; LD50 (oral, rat) estimated to be in the low hundreds of mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause localized skin irritation, redness or swelling
Eye Damage/Irritation: Risk of serious eye irritation, redness, blurred vision, tearing
Respiratory Sensitization: Vapors or mists may irritate mucous membranes of nose, throat, and lungs
Skin Sensitization: Sensitization reactions possible with repeated or prolonged exposure
Carcinogenicity: No long-term carcinogenic studies identified
Reproductive Toxicity: No specific studies, treat with caution due to lack of data
Target Organ Effects: May affect liver and central nervous system with prolonged exposure
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms at moderate concentrations, avoid contamination of waterways
Persistence and Degradability: Ionic liquids show variable biodegradation, some persistence in soil or water bioassays
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low bioaccumulation expected for this compound
Mobility in Soil: Water soluble, likely mobile in environment if released
Other Adverse Effects: Discharges to natural waters may disrupt microorganisms and aquatic plants, practice good laboratory stewardship
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local hazardous material regulations
Methods of Disposal: Incineration preferred for small quantities, use authorized chemical waste facility
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse, deface label prior to disposal, follow all recycling or hazardous waste protocols
Other Disposal Recommendations: Do not discharge into drains or environment, segregate from non-hazardous waste
UN Number: Not classified for transport under ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Environmental Hazards: Not classed as marine pollutant, prevent release in transit
Special Precautions: Securely seal containers, store upright, avoid transit with food or incompatible materials
Labeling Requirements: Conforms to GHS, OSHA, EU CLP regulations
Chemical Inventory Listing: Listed or pending in TSCA, REACH, EINECS, subject to reporting requirements
Restriction Notes: For laboratory and industrial use only, not for drug, food, or household use
Other National Regulations: Subject to chemical hygiene plans and local handling restrictions
SARA Section 313: Not specifically listed
Proposition 65: Not regulated
Customs Tariff Code: Classification depends on intended use; confirm with local authorities
