Product Name: 1-Hexadecyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
Chemical Family: Ionic Liquid
Synonyms: C16m2im PF6
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, electrochemistry research, ionic liquid applications
Manufacturer Information: Supplier and technical questions addressed by the providing laboratory
Emergency Phone: Refer to regional poison control center or fire department
CAS Number: 666832-04-4
Classification: Eye irritation, Acute toxicity (Oral), Skin corrosion/irritation, Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
Label Elements: Exclamation mark symbol. Signal word: Warning. Hazard statements include “harmful if swallowed,” “causes skin irritation,” and “causes serious eye irritation.”
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Keep container tightly closed. Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye and face protection.
Potential Health Effects: Irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Ingestion may produce nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic life with possible long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Chemical Name: 1-Hexadecyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
Percentage: >95% (pure form)
CAS Number: 666832-04-4
Impurities: Water (<0.5%) and trace amounts of unreacted starting materials
Hazardous Components: Pure ionic compound, not mixed with other substances in standard laboratory form
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water, lifting eyelids occasionally. Seek medical help if redness or irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove the person to fresh air. If breathing problems develop, seek immediate medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth gently. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call poison control or a physician.
Most Important Symptoms: Skin and eye irritation, headaches, dizziness, stomach upset if ingested
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically and provide supportive measures.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water jets, as they may spread the material
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of hydrogen fluoride and phosphorus oxides under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Remove containers from fire area if safe to do so; cool exposed containers with water mist
Product of Combustion: Hydrogen fluoride, phosphorus oxides, carbon oxides, and nitrogen oxides may form
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate well, use personal protective equipment, avoid breathing vapors
Spill Containment: Prevent entry into drains or soil
Clean-Up Procedures: Absorb small spills with inert material such as sand. Collect in chemical waste containers for disposal
Decontamination: Wash spill site with water after pickup is complete
Environmental Considerations: Notify appropriate environmental authorities if releases occur
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, avoid breathing mist or vapors, prevent contact with skin, eyes, and clothing
Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from moisture, acids, and strong bases
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, water, acids, and materials that react with fluorides
Special Requirements: Use corrosion-resistant containers. Monitor for signs of container degradation
Hygiene Instructions: Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking
Engineering Controls: Handle in a chemical fume hood; ensure adequate ventilation
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirators where airborne exposure is high
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield
Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), lab coat, protective sleeves if risk of splashing
Environmental Controls: Do not allow to enter drains, surface water, or soils
Workplace Monitoring: Use environmental monitoring to detect airborne mists or vapors
Appearance: White crystalline powder or solid
Odor: None or very faint
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Not determined in aqueous solutions
Melting Point: 57-65°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not flammable in typical laboratory conditions
Evaporation Rate: Negligible
Flammability: Not classified as flammable
Vapor Pressure: Not measurable (low volatility)
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: 1.0-1.2 g/cm3
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like acetone and ethanol
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: Over 120°C decomposes, releasing hazardous vapors
Viscosity: Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Can react with acids and bases, especially at elevated temperatures; decomposes with moisture, releasing toxic gases
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flame, moisture, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, moisture, acids, bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen fluoride, phosphorus oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization expected
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin, eye, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed (estimated LD50 in rats: >300 mg/kg); causes irritation to skin and mucous membranes
Chronic Toxicity: No well-defined chronic effects, but repeated exposure may cause cumulative skin and respiratory irritation
Symptoms: Eye and skin redness, respiratory discomfort, nausea, vomiting
Sensitization: No data on skin or respiratory sensitization
Carcinogenicity: No listing by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No adequate studies available
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
Environmental Fate: Persistence expected due to stability in normal environmental conditions
Mobility: Moderately mobile in soil; potential for groundwater contamination
Bioaccumulation: No sufficient data; ionic structure suggests low potential
Degradability: Not readily biodegradable
Other Adverse Effects: Toxic decomposition products can be hazardous to aquatic life and the environment
Disposal Methods: Small amounts disposed under controlled conditions in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Chemical Waste: Collect in suitable containers and manage as hazardous waste
Container Disposal: Decontaminate before disposal, or treat as hazardous waste
Precautions: Avoid release into environment, do not dispose of in drains or surface water
RCRA Status: Listed as hazardous waste if disposed in original or contaminated form
Recommended Treatment: Incineration at approved facility with flue gas scrubbing for acids
UN Number: Not assigned for this compound; may be transported as laboratory chemical
Transport Name: Laboratory chemical, n.o.s.
Transport Hazard Class: Class 6.1 (toxic substances) may apply depending on quantity and country regulations
Packing Group: III
Labels: Toxic, irritant
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture and physical damage; ensure container integrity in transit
Transport Regulations: Adhere to national/international chemical transport statutes including ADR, IMDG, IATA, DOT where applicable
Global Inventory Status: Not listed on TSCA, EINECS, DSL or other global inventories for commercial use
OSHA Hazard Classification: Irritant, toxic by ingestion
WHMIS Classification: D2B (toxic material causing other chronic effects)
SARA Title III Sections 311/312: Acute health hazard
SARA Title III Section 313: Not listed
California Proposition 65: Not identified as a carcinogen or reproductive toxin
Right To Know Information: States like New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts require disclosure due to hazardous nature
International Regulations: Check specific country requirements and workplace controls for research chemical exemptions
Label Requirements: Display hazard and precautionary statements, pictograms, supplier identification, batch number, date of manufacture
