Substance Name: 1-Dodecyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Synonyms: C12mim BF4, Ionic Liquid, Tetrafluoroborate Salt
Recommended Use: Used as an ionic liquid for chemical synthesis, catalysis, and electrochemistry applications
Supplier: Please refer to product container for supplier contact information
Emergency Phone Number: Access local authorities or poison control for immediate guidance
GHS Classification: Skin Irritant, Eye Irritant, Acute Aquatic Toxicity
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, toxic to aquatic life
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not release to the environment. Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
Chemical Identity: 1-Dodecyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Molecular Formula: C17H33BF4N2
Molecular Weight: 352.27 g/mol
CAS Number: 393108-34-8
Impurities: Minor traces of related imidazolium salts or residual solvents as specified by supplier
Skin Contact: Wash affected area thoroughly with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids regularly. If irritation does not subside, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air. Provide oxygen or artificial respiration if breathing becomes difficult. Consult a physician if symptoms remain.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water if conscious. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical help immediately if discomfort or symptoms appear.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Water spray may be used to cool exposed containers.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Vapors may generate toxic fluoride compounds, carbon oxides, and nitrogen oxides under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Advice for Firefighters: Avoid breathing fumes. Use water spray to keep containers cool. Always isolate the scene and evacuate unnecessary personnel.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area. Wear impervious gloves, goggles, and suitable protective clothing to minimize skin and eye contact.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, watercourses, and soil. Alert relevant authorities if substance has caused environmental contamination.
Containment and Cleaning: Absorb with inert material (such as sand or earth). Shovel into a suitable container for proper disposal. Ventilate contaminated area.
Handling: Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Always use in well-ventilated areas. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers and strong acids. Stay vigilant about potential container leaks or degradation.
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation with local exhaust to keep airborne concentrations low. Work in fume hoods where possible.
Eye/Face Protection: Chemical splash goggles or safety glasses
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves, lab coats, and face protection
Respiratory Protection: Use approved respirators in the absence of adequate ventilation
Hygiene Measures: Practice good industrial hygiene. Wash hands and face before breaks and after handling. Remove contaminated clothing promptly.
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic
pH: Not established
Melting Point: Approximately 32°C
Boiling Point: Not determined, decomposes at high temperatures
Solubility: Miscible with water and polar organic solvents
Density: Approximately 1.0–1.2 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at laboratory conditions
Other Data: Stable as a liquid under standard laboratory storage
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard temperatures and pressures
Reactivity: No significant reactivity with common materials in the laboratory
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May release toxic boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, or nitrogen oxides
Conditions to Avoid: High heat, direct sunlight, open flames, sources of static discharge or sparks
Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: May irritate eyes and skin, ingestion or inhalation at high concentrations can cause discomfort
Chronic Toxicity: No data indicating long-term hazard in typical laboratory use; long exposure or high concentrations could produce cumulative irritation
Sensitization: No evidence of skin sensitization in controlled studies
Symptoms of Exposure: Redness, itching, eye watering, stomach discomfort, shortness of breath in confined spaces
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term negative effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence: Not easily biodegradable, could persist in water and soil
Bioaccumulation: Potential risk of bioaccumulation in aquatic life remains under study
Mobility: Soluble in water; can move easily through surface and groundwater if released
Precaution: Take steps to prevent significant release to natural water systems
Waste Disposal Methods: Do not flush to sewer, surface water, or ground water. Collect waste in appropriately labeled containers. Dispose of using a licensed chemical waste disposal contractor in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Contaminated Containers: Rinse thoroughly. Dispose of containers as hazardous chemical waste.
UN Number: Not classified for transport under most international regulations
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated, but treat as hazardous chemical due to irritant and environmental risk
Packing Group: Not assigned, apply best practices
Transport Precautions: Pack in tightly sealed containers. Prevent spillage, do not transport with food, feed, or incompatible substances.
Hazard Labeling: Conforms to GHS/CLP Regulations
Chemical Safety Assessment: Required before handling in workplaces or educational settings
Inventory Listing: May appear on regional chemical inventories, confirm with supplier regulatory statement
Other Regulation: Observe workplace and environmental regulatory standards in your territory related to chemical storage, handling, disposal, and emission
