Product Name: 1-(Methoxycarbonyl)Methyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
Synonyms: MCMMI PF6
Chemical Formula: C8H13F6N2O2P
Product Use: Research, synthesis, electrochemistry
Manufacturer: Provided by specialty chemical suppliers
Contact Information: Refer to manufacturer or supplier safety office
Emergency Phone: Use local poison control center or fire responder contacts
Hazard Class: Irritant, possible environmental hazard
Signal Word: Warning
GHS Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Hazard Statements: May cause eye, skin, or respiratory tract irritation. Potentially harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation, wash hands after handling, use in well-ventilated areas. Prevent release to the environment.
Chemical Name: 1-(Methoxycarbonyl)Methyl-3-Methylimidazolium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS Number: 891845-85-3
EC Number: Not established
Concentration: 100% (pure compound)
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with plenty of clean water for fifteen minutes, seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep at rest, provide oxygen if breathing becomes difficult.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical assistance.
Suitable Extinguishers: Use dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable Methods: Do not use water jets directly on the chemical.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Produces toxic fumes including hydrogen fluoride, phosphorus oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide
Firefighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear. Remove containers from fire zone if possible without risk.
Personal Precautions: Wear splash goggles, gloves, lab coat, and mask. Evacuate unnecessary personnel from the area.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent chemical runoff into storm drains, soil, and waterways. Inform local authorities.
Cleanup Methods: Absorb with inert material such as sand or vermiculite. Collect and seal for disposal. Wash site after removal.
Handling: Use in chemical fume hood, avoid direct contact with eyes or skin. Avoid breathing vapors or dust.
Storage: Keep tightly sealed in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from moisture, strong acids, and bases. Use non-reactive containers.
Engineering Controls: Functioning local exhaust ventilation, chemical fume hood.
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, lab coat, particulate respirator if dust or mist is generated.
Exposure Limits: Not established for this compound; use general chemical safety principles.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Faint chemical odor
Melting Point: 100–120 °C (approximate)
Boiling Point: Not determined
Solubility: Soluble in many organic solvents; partially soluble in water
Density: Approximate 1.4–1.6 g/cm³
pH: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and handling.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
Hazardous Decomposition: Can release toxic gases such as HF, PF6-, COx, NOx under fire or decomposition.
Polymerization: Does not occur spontaneously
Acute Toxicity: Not thoroughly evaluated, may cause local irritation.
Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion.
Symptoms: Irritation to eyes and mucous membranes, skin reddening or discomfort, cough, nausea if inhaled or ingested.
Chronic Effects: Information limited, avoid prolonged exposure.
Carcinogenicity: No classification by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Mutagenicity: No reliable data
Reproductive Toxicity: No data identified
Ecotoxicity: May be toxic to aquatic organisms. Longer-term environmental impact uncertain due to limited data.
Persistence and Degradability: Ionic liquids tend to persist, slow degradation expected in the environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data available.
Mobility in Soil: Likely to exhibit medium mobility unless adsorbed onto organic matter.
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid uncontrolled release outside controlled chemical laboratory or manufacturing settings.
Disposal Methods: Collect waste in clearly labeled chemical waste containers. Dispose under local regulations at licensed hazardous waste facility.
Contaminated Packaging: Treat containers as chemical waste, triple rinse, and decontaminate if possible before recycling or disposal.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid discharge into drains, sewers, or the natural environment.
UN Number: Not assigned for this specific compound
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport under most regulatory agencies
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not identified explicitly, but prevent spills in transit.
Additional Information: Follow supplier advice, avoid shipping with incompatible substances.
TSCA Status: May require notification before handling in the United States.
SARA Title III: Not listed as a hazardous substance under Sections 302, 304, or 313.
EU Regulation: Not specifically listed under REACH as of last update.
WHMIS Classification: Not classified
Other Regulatory Listings: Users should check national inventories and seek guidance for country-specific requirements.
Labeling: Proper chemical identity, hazards, precautions, and supplier details should be on all container labels.
