Product Name: 1-Hexadecyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Chemical Family: Ionic Liquid
Synonyms: HDIM BF4
CAS Number: 914347-66-5
Recommended Uses: Laboratory reagent, solvent, electrochemical applications
Supplier Details: Manufacturer contact information provided on original packaging
Emergency Contact: Provided by supplier or local emergency response service
Classification: Eye irritation Category 2A, Skin irritation Category 2, Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Category 3
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation; may cause respiratory irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation Mark
Signal Word: Warning
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or vapors, use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area, wash thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Environmental Impact: Avoid release into environment
Chemical Name: 1-Hexadecyl-2,3-Dimethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS Number: 914347-66-5
EC Number: Not available
Concentration: 100%
Impurities: No additional hazardous components identified above GHS threshold
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep in a position comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with plenty of water and soap, consult a physician if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing and get medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice
Symptoms: Rash, redness, coughing, watery eyes, dizziness if inhaled in large amounts
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use CO2, dry chemical, foam, or water spray
Specific Hazards: May decompose under fire conditions and release toxic gases including hydrogen fluoride, boron trifluoride, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Fire Fighting Procedures: Prevent runoff from entering drains or waterways, use water spray to cool containers exposed to flames
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, and lab coat; ventilate area; prevent contact with eyes and skin
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from reaching waterways, soil, or sewers
Methods for Cleaning Up: Absorb spill with inert material (sand, earth), collect and place into appropriate waste disposal container, wash spill area with plenty of water
Reference to Other Sections: For disposal see section on waste handling
Safe Handling: Use in fume hood or well-ventilated area, avoid vapor or dust formation, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, wash hands after use
Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location, away from incompatible materials like strong acids and bases, protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, alkalis, acids
Engineering Controls: Use with adequate ventilation, fume hood recommended
Exposure Limits: Not established for this material
Personal Protection: Chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves (nitrile or neoprene recommended), lab coat, avoid respiratory exposure, use a certified respirator if ventilation is insufficient
Hygiene Measures: Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse, keep food and beverages away from work area
Physical State: Solid or viscous liquid, crystalline
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Melting Point: 50–60°C (approximate)
Boiling Point: Not available
Solubility: Soluble in water and polar solvents
Density: 1.05–1.18 g/cm³
pH: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Viscosity: High
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal laboratory conditions
Possible Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization expected
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with oxidizers, strong bases, acids
Decomposition Products: Hydrogen fluoride, boron trifluoride, oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be produced during decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heating, moisture, incompatible substances
Acute Toxicity: Data not sufficient; similar compounds cause irritation
Routes of Exposure: Skin, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion
Symptoms: Redness, burning, coughing, nausea
Chronic Effects: No long-term effects reported, persistent exposure may aggravate respiratory, skin, or eye conditions
Sensitization: No sensitization data available
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: Not known
Reproductive Toxicity: Not known
Aquatic Toxicity: Limited data; avoid release to aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: May not degrade rapidly or completely in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Insufficient information available
Mobility: Likely mobile in water; precaution to prevent entry into water systems recommended
Other Ecological Effects: If released in quantity, may pose hazard to aquatic organisms and water sources
Waste Disposal Methods: Collect waste in clearly labeled, sealed containers; disposal should follow federal, state, and local regulations for hazardous chemical waste
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of containers as hazardous waste based on prior contents
Precautions: Avoid release to environment, do not discharge to drains or surface water
UN Number: Not regulated under standard transport codes
Proper Shipping Name: Chemical, not otherwise specified
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for transport under current regulations
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Handle with care to prevent breakage or leakage, ensure all packaging is intact and labeled
U.S. Regulations: Not listed on SARA Title III, CERCLA, or TSCA Inventory
European Regulations: Not registered under REACH, follow local regulation for handling ionic liquids
Labeling Requirements: Conforms to GHS
Other International Regulations: Comply with country and region-specific chemical safety regulations
