Product Name: 1-Cyanopropyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
Synonyms: C3mimPF6, Ionic Liquid
CAS Number: 244763-07-5
Recommended Use: Research, chemical synthesis, electrochemistry
Supplier Details: Manufacturer/Supplier details as seen on shipment label
Emergency Telephone: Local poison control center or chemical emergency helpline
Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Dermal), Skin and Eye Irritant, Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Aquatic Chronic Toxicity, Not classified as carcinogen
Warning: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin, may irritate skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, harmful to aquatic organisms
Pictograms: GHS07 (Exclamation Mark), GHS09 (Environment)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes, avoid release to the environment, wash hands thoroughly after handling, use protective gloves and eyewear
Chemical Name: 1-Cyanopropyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
Chemical Formula: C8H12F6N3P
Molecular Weight: 297.17 g/mol
Ingredient: 1-Cyanopropyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
Concentration: 100%
Impurities: Trace (<0.1%) by-products from synthesis, nonhazardous (<1%)
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide artificial respiration if breathing stops, seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin for at least 15 minutes under running water, obtain medical help for irritation
Eye Contact: Immediately flush open eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses, consult a physician
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, seek medical attention promptly
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, swelling, stinging, possible dermatitis, coughing, sore throat, gastrointestinal discomfort if swallowed
Immediate Medical Attention: Necessary in severe exposure cases with persistent symptoms or after ingestion
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Media: Water jet (may spread material), do not use halogenated agents
Specific Hazards: Combustion produces hydrogen fluoride, phosphorus oxides, and toxic gases
Protective Equipment: Full-face self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical-resistant clothing
Instructions: Move containers away from fire area, stay upwind, prevent runoff to waterways
Exposure Hazards: HF gas risk, corrosive decomposition fumes
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, lab coat, and suitable mask or respirator, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage, do not let material enter drains or surface water
Clean-Up Methods: Absorb spill with inert material (vermiculite, sand), collect in suitable closed container for disposal, wash contaminated surface thoroughly
Emergency Procedures: Restrict access to contaminated area, use non-sparking tools, dispose of debris safely
Handling: Handle only in well-ventilated environments, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not breathe vapors or dust, use personal protective equipment at all times
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location, tightly closed in original container, segregated from food and incompatible chemicals (acids, oxidizers)
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizers, moisture-sensitive substances
Engineering Controls: Fume hood, exhaust systems in laboratories storing this chemical
Exposure Limit Values: No established occupational exposure limits per OSHA/ACGIH
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, eye wash and safety shower in proximity, ensure negative pressure in chemical storage
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, lab coat with tight cuffs, properly fitted respirator if airborne exposure possible
Hygiene Measures: Always wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking after chemical handling, change contaminated clothing promptly
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Slight pungent odor
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic
Melting Point: ~70 °C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Above 140 °C
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Relative Density: About 1.38 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with organic solvents (acetone, acetonitrile)
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200 °C
Chemical Stability: Stable under ambient conditions in dry air, will decompose if exposed to moisture or high heat
Possible Hazardous Reactions: Hydrolyzes to toxic hydrofluoric acid and cyanide-containing compounds if in contact with water or steam
Conditions to Avoid: Direct sunlight, moisture, high heat, strong oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Acids, bases, oxidizing agents, water
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Phosphorus oxides, hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, cyanide fumes
Acute Toxicity: Data limited, estimated oral LD50 (rat): 300-2000 mg/kg; can be harmful if swallowed or absorbed
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate to severe irritation
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes significant irritation, risk of corneal injury
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause irritation of lungs, coughing, shortness of breath
Skin Sensitization: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause sensitization or dermatitis
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: No data showing carcinogenicity, mutagenicity data inconclusive
Other Effects: Nausea, headache, abdominal pain, drowsiness with excessive exposure, possible cyanide poisoning symptoms if decomposed
Ecotoxicity: High aquatic toxicity, harmful to aquatic life even in low concentrations, may cause long-term effects in aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be persistent, minimal biodegradation in soil or water, likely to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Low to moderate, migrates through soil slowly
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential for bioaccumulation, specific data not available
Other Effects: Toxic to microorganisms, disrupts aquatic ecosystem balances
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of as hazardous waste according to local, regional, national, and international regulations, incinerate under controlled conditions in licensed facility
Packaging Disposal: Rinse empty containers with solvent, then discard as hazardous waste, do not reuse packaging
Special Precautions: Never dump liquid waste in drains, surface waters, or soil, identify waste streams properly before disposal
European Waste Code: 16 03 05* (organic wastes containing hazardous substances)
UN Number: UN 2810 (toxic liquids, organic, n.o.s.)
Proper Shipping Name: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s.
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant
Special Precautions for Transport: Keep away from food and feedstuffs, avoid temperature extremes, ensure secure sealed containers, inform carrier of hazardous nature
US Regulations: Not listed as a hazardous substance under TSCA, not on SARA Title III list, but treated as hazardous due to health and ecological risks
European Union: Classified under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), REACH registered substance
Canada: DSL/NDSL not listed, may require new substance notification
Australia: Not on AICS, import and use may require notification
Other Country Notifications: Individual importers must confirm with local authorities
Labeling: GHS compliant, includes hazard pictograms, signal words, and precautionary statements as per national regulations
