Product Name: 1-Dodecyl-3-Methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Chemical Family: Ionic Liquid
CAS Number: 864070-97-9
Synonyms: C12mim OTf; C12mimTriflate
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, solvent, electrochemistry, catalysis
Supplier: Manufacturer or distributor information available upon request
Emergency Contact: Refer to company or local regulations for emergency phone number
GHS Classification: Skin Irritant, Eye Irritant, Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure), Acute Aquatic Toxicity
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, harmful to aquatic life
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, avoid breathing vapors or dust, prevent release to environment
Chemical Formula: C17H31F3N2O3S
Molecular Weight: 416.50 g/mol
Components:
1-Dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate: 100%
Impurities: No known significant impurities relevant to classification or health
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air, seek medical advice if symptoms continue, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin thoroughly with water and soap for at least 15 minutes, call a doctor for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy, continue rinsing, seek eye specialist if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, contact poison control or medical professional as soon as possible
General Advice: Show this safety data sheet to the emergency responder or physician
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Hazardous Combustion Products: May form carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, toxic vapors
Precautions for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full personal protective gear, avoid inhaling combustion products
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Product may decompose at high temperatures, generating toxic fumes
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing, ventilate area, avoid contact with skin and eyes
Restriction of Access: Keep unprotected persons away from the area
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb spillage with inert absorbent material like sand or vermiculite, collect in chemical waste container, avoid entry into waterways and drains, wash spill area with water and detergent
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so, block entry to soil, ditches, and sewers
Handling: Use in areas with adequate ventilation, avoid breathing dust, vapor, or spray, handle with care to avoid spills and splashes, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, acids, and bases, avoid moisture and direct sunlight, store away from food and beverages
Other Information: Keep containers tightly sealed, use secondary containment to prevent accidental leaks
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific legally established limits for this substance
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust or general ventilation to maintain airborne levels below recommended limits
Personal Protective Equipment: Use chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles or face shield, lab coat, suitable respiratory protection for operations generating dust or aerosols
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and at end of work, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Appearance: Clear to light yellow liquid
Odor: Slight characteristic odor
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Approx 5 - 7 (aqueous solution)
Melting Point: Below room temperature
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Over 100°C
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Not classified as highly flammable
Vapor Pressure: Low
Solubility: Soluble in water and polar organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Data not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Relative Density: 1.10 - 1.20 g/cm³
Viscosity: Higher than water, varies with temperature
Decomposition Temperature: Above 250°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal conditions
Possible Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, moisture, extreme heat
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May release toxic gases including hydrogen fluoride, sulfur oxides, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides under high heat or fire
Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes based on available data
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause moderate skin irritation
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not expected to be a respiratory sensitizer but inhalation may irritate airways
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data supporting mutagenic effects
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogen
Reproductive Toxicity: Not expected to have reproductive toxicity
Specific Target Organ Systemicity: May cause respiratory tract irritation
Other Information: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Compound may persist in the environment, low biodegradability expected
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential for bioaccumulation based on molecular properties
Mobility in Soil: High solubility in water, likely to be mobile in soil and water systems, risk to aquatic environments with spills
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects on ozone layer, photochemical ozone creation, or global warming
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, or international regulations
Recommendation: Treat as hazardous waste, incinerate in approved facility or send to licensed chemical disposal company
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose as unused product, clean containers can be recycled or disposed based on regulatory requirements
UN Number: Not regulated for transport under current international guidelines
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant under IMDG code; avoid accidental release to water
Special Precautions: Handle packages carefully to prevent spills, transport in sturdy containers
US Regulations: Not specifically listed under US TSCA, SARA Title III, or CERCLA; handle as laboratory chemical
EU Regulations: Not classified as dangerous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP); subject to registration under REACH but not on Annex XIV or XVII lists
Other Regulations: Not included in Canadian DSL/NDSL, AICS (Australia), or other national inventories; check compliance with country-specific requirements before import or use
Label Elements: GHS label, warning pictograms, hazard and precautionary statements required for workplace use
