Product Name: 1-Ethyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
Synonyms: [EMMIM][PF6], Ionic Liquid
Chemical Formula: C7H15F6N2P
CAS Number: 402846-60-6
Recommended Uses: Laboratory research, industrial solvent, electrolytes in batteries
Supplier Details: Manufacturer’s address, technical support contact, emergency phone number
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal), Skin irritation, Eye damage, Reproductive toxicity
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, suspected of damaging fertility
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Health hazard
Precautionary Statements: Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling, avoid breathing dust, use personal protective equipment, do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product
Other Hazards: May decompose on heating releasing toxic fumes including hydrogen fluoride and phosphorus oxides
Chemical Name: 1-Ethyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS Number: 402846-60-6
Concentration: ≥97% by weight
Impurities: Water (<0.2%), Dimethylimidazole (trace), organic byproducts (trace)
Additives: None
General Advice: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, provide fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses, seek immediate medical help
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek emergency medical attention
Important Symptoms: Eye and skin irritation, nausea, possible respiratory discomfort
Notes for Doctors: Treat symptoms, monitor for delayed pulmonary edema after inhalation of decomposition products
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical powder, foam, use water spray only for cooling
Specific Hazards: Thermal decomposition generates toxic gases such as hydrogen fluoride, oxides of phosphorus, carbon monoxide
Advice for Firefighters: Use full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighting Procedures: Move containers from area if safe to do so, avoid inhalation of gases, prevent runoff from entering drains
Explosion Data: Avoid dust generation, static discharge may ignite vapors at elevated temperatures
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate space, use personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, and respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent leakage into sewers, surface water, or groundwater
Containment Procedures: Absorb with inert dry material (vermiculite, sand), transfer to labeled container
Cleanup Methods: Collect residues with non-sparking tools, wash spill area with detergent and water, ventilate area
Disposal: Dispose as hazardous chemical waste according to local, regional, and national regulations
Handling: Use under fume hood, prevent skin and eye contact, avoid inhaling dust or vapors, keep work area clean
Hygiene Practices: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area, wash hands after use
Storage: Store in tightly closed, clearly labeled containers, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from heat and incompatible substances
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, bases, moisture
Storage Class: Chemical storage, corrosives/irritants
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, eye wash stations, and safety showers in work area
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits
Personal Protection: Impervious gloves (nitrile), protective safety goggles, face shield for larger quantities, lab coat
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation inadequate
Environmental Controls: Prevent chemical from contacting soil, waterways, or drains
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Odor: Faint, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not available
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 80–90 °C (recorded range varies by sample purity)
Boiling Point: Decomposes at >200 °C
Flash Point: >95 °C
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Not flammable under normal conditions
Upper/Lower Flammability Limit: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: Not determined
Relative Density: ~1.35 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in polar solvents, slightly soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: >200 °C
Viscosity: Variable, dependent on temperature
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Reactive Conditions: Exposure to light, heat, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizers, water/moisture
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen fluoride, phosphorus oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization expected
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed (estimated oral LD50: 300–2000 mg/kg rat)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate skin irritation, may cause redness and discomfort
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes significant eye irritation, lacrimation, redness, possible reversible injury
Respiratory Sensitization: Inhalation of dust/fume may cause airway irritation
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Insufficient data
Carcinogenicity: No components listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: Animal studies point to possible reproductive system effects
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Not enough human data available
Aspiration Hazard: Not classified
Other Effects: May aggravate pre-existing skin or eye problems
Aquatic Toxicity: Expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms (no definitive LC50 data), persistence in the environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, slow degradation expected
Bioaccumulative Potential: Potential to bioaccumulate limited, insufficient data
Mobility in Soil: Low volatility, slight water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid environmental release, chronic toxicity possible in aquatic environments
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect and dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Product Disposal: Incinerate in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber, consult local authorities
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of in same manner as product, do not reuse containers
Special Precautions: Prevent leaching into soil or drains, label waste containers properly
UN Number: Consult latest IATA/IMDG/ADR listings for accurate classification
UN Proper Shipping Name: Chemical, N.O.S. (1-Ethyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substance, based on acute toxicity)
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Yes (potential aquatic toxicity)
Special Precautions: Avoid contact with water, keep container tightly closed during transport
US Regulations (TSCA): Not listed on TSCA inventory; for research use only
OSHA Classification: Hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III Section 313: Not listed
EU Classification: Toxic (T), Irritant (Xi), Dangerous to environment (N)
REACH Status: Not registered for general use
Canada DSL/NDSL: Not listed
Other Regulations: Must comply with all existing workplace, health, and environmental safety regulations; special restrictions in laboratories and research settings
