Product Name: 1-Hydroxyethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Bis((Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl)Imide
Chemical Formula: C8H13F6N3O5S2
CAS Number: 944171-26-6
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, research, and industrial applications
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Emergency Contact: Refer to internal emergency numbers or CHEMTREC for international support
Classification: Not classified as dangerous under GHS, but may cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Label Elements: No pictogram mandated, Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause mild eye and skin irritation, harmful if swallowed, inhalation may cause temporary discomfort
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves, eye protection, and lab coat
Potential Health Effects: Contact or inhalation may lead to minor irritation; ingestion may produce nausea or abdominal discomfort
Chemical Name: 1-Hydroxyethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Bis((Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl)Imide
Synonyms: [C2OHmim][NTf2], Ionic Liquid
Concentration: 100% (pure, not formulated with diluents)
Impurities: None expected in reagent grade
EC Number: Not listed
Molecular Weight: 391.33 g/mol
Structure Type: Imidazolium ionic liquid
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, support breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek advice for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes, lift eyelids occasionally, consult a physician if redness or discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water to dilute, avoid vomiting, get medical help if feeling unwell persists
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically based on patient’s response; no antidote known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray
Hazards from Combustion: May release toxic and corrosive vapors including nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, trifluoromethyl compounds
Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus
Precautions: Evacuate area, cool adjacently stored materials with water spray to prevent heat build-up
Advice for Firefighters: Direct jets onto fire base, avoid inhalation of fumes
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, lab coat or chemical resistant apron, avoid contact with skin and eyes
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewage systems, watercourses, or soil
Methods for Clean-Up: Use inert absorbent (sand, diatomite), collect and place in containers for disposal
Decontamination: Wash spill area with copious water, ventilate space during clean-up
Disposal: See local regulations for chemical waste disposal guidelines
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, keep container closed when not being used, avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin and eyes
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers out of direct sunlight, maintain in a cool, dry room with minimal temperature fluctuations
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, aqueous bases
Hygiene: Separate storage from foodstuffs or personal items, strict hand-washing after handling
Special Provisions: Use spill-proof trays or secondary containers
Exposure Limits: No established threshold limits for this compound
Engineering Controls: Work under fume hood or local exhaust ventilation, ensure eyewash stations and emergency showers nearby
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene recommended), splash-proof goggles, laboratory coat, enclosed shoes
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator for prolonged handling of powders or mists
Environmental Controls: Procedures in place to contain accidental spills or leaks
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or crystalline solid
Odor: Mild, slightly chemical
pH: Not available; water solubility low
Melting Point: Approximately 15–20°C (literature values vary based on purity and moisture)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: >100°C
Density: About 1.4–1.5 g/cm³
Solubility: Miscible with organic solvents such as methanol, DMSO, acetone; poor solubility in water
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperatures
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow): Not determined
Chemical Stability: Chemically stable under ambient storage if protected from moisture and extreme temperatures
Reactivity: May react with strong oxidizing agents, aqueous alkaline solutions, and halogenating reagents
Hazardous Decomposition: Produces imidazole derivatives, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, trifluoromethylsulfonyl fragments, hydrogen fluoride gas on burning
Avoid: Water ingress, strong bases, direct heat sources, incompatible chemicals
Polymerization: Not expected under normal laboratory or industrial conditions
Acute Toxicity: Data limited; low acute toxicity expected based on related compounds
Skin Irritation: Can cause mild to moderate skin irritation on prolonged contact
Eye Contact: May cause stinging, redness, reversible discomfort
Inhalation: Exposure to vapors or dusts may cause temporary respiratory tract irritation
Ingestion: May cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms, no evidence for long-term harm at laboratory exposure levels
Chronic Toxicity: No data on repeated exposure, chronic effects not anticipated at low concentrations
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic or mutagenic in public regulatory sources
Sensitization: Not reported to induce allergic sensitization reactions in standard animal models
Ecotoxicity: Acute aquatic toxicity data scarce, related ionic liquids can be harmful to aquatic organisms at elevated concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable in standard tests; may persist in soil and water
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low volatility, moderate to high potential for aquatic persistence, may bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Bind moderately to soil particles, potential leaching cannot be discounted if spilled
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid discharge to waterways or natural environments, precautionary handling is critical until more data is available
Waste Treatment: Treat as hazardous waste, incinerate or chemically degrade using approved facilities
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and handle as hazardous unless cleaned to regulatory standards
Special Instructions: Do not dispose of down drains or in general landfill, coordinate with certified waste disposal contractors
Disposal Regulations: Comply with local, regional, and national environmental and hazardous material laws
UN Number: Not classified under current UN Dangerous Goods List
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport by IATA, IMDG, or DOT/ADR
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: Not designated as marine pollutant; consider precautionary packaging to prevent accidental leaks
Special Transport Precautions: Secure tightly, prevent container breakage, label clearly for laboratory or factory supply routes
Safety, Health, and Environment Regulation: Not specifically listed under major regulations such as REACH, US TSCA, or CLP/GHS; track future regulatory notices as ionic liquids gain wider research use
Inventory Status: Check national inventories for current status
Workplace Controls: Use under authority of local chemical hygiene programs with adequate documentation
Other Regulations: Subject to general duty to protect workers and environment from potential hazards posed by new chemicals with incomplete hazard profiles; ensure best practices in risk communication and PPE use at all times
