Product Name: 1-Octyl-3-Vinylimidazolium Bromide
Synonyms: C8VImBr
Chemical Family: Imidazolium salt
CAS Number: 854952-58-2
Intended Use: Laboratory chemicals, research and development
Manufacturer: Contact supplier for details
Emergency Phone: Refer to local listing or institutional protocol
GHS Classification: Skin Irritation (Category 2), Eye Irritation (Category 2), Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Category 3)
Pictogram: Exclamation mark, aquatic hazard
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use protective equipment as necessary. Do not allow to enter waterways.
Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Chemical Identity: 1-Octyl-3-Vinylimidazolium Bromide
Molecular Formula: C15H27BrN2
Molecular Weight: 331.30 g/mol
Concentration: >98% by weight
Impurities: Unspecified minor amounts of related imidazolium salts
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if breathing becomes difficult.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and get medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
General: Show this data sheet to the physician in attendance if symptoms occur.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Full water jet; risk of spreading chemicals.
Special Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen bromide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon oxides under fire conditions.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear suitable protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Advice for Firefighters: Keep containers cool with water spray. Prevent firefighting runoff from entering drains or waterways.
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate personal protective equipment—gloves, goggles, lab coat.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains or natural watercourses.
Cleanup Methods: Absorb spill with inert material (vermiculite, sand), sweep up and place in suitable waste container for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Other Precautions: Dispose of material according to local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Handling: Handle in a chemical fume hood with adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment to avoid skin and eye contact. Practice good chemical hygiene. Avoid inhalation of vapors and dust.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed in a well-ventilated area. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases; materials that could react to form hazardous substances.
Special Instructions: Store only in original container, properly labeled.
Engineering Controls: Use in a well-ventilated area, preferably under a chemical fume hood. Eyewash stations and safety showers should be easily accessible.
Eye Protection: Use chemical splash goggles or face shield.
Skin Protection: Wear nitrile or neoprene gloves, long-sleeved clothing, and lab coat.
Respiratory Protection: Use a properly fitted respirator if ventilation is insufficient or if exposure limits are exceeded.
Environmental Controls: Do not allow the chemical to enter the environment uncontrolled.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Slight, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not determined (aqueous solutions may be mildly acidic)
Melting Point: 95–105 °C
Boiling Point: No data available (decomposes)
Flash Point: Not flammable under standard conditions
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability (solid/gas): Not classified as flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Vapor Density: No data available
Relative Density: 1.2–1.3 g/cm³ (estimated)
Solubility: Soluble in water and some organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not established
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C (with breakdown of compound)
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions. Contact with strong oxidizers may result in hazardous reactions.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat above 120°C, direct sunlight, incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases hydrogen bromide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon oxides when heated to decomposition.
Acute Toxicity: No specific data for this compound; structurally related compounds exhibit low to moderate toxicity (oral rat LD50 > 300 mg/kg).
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory Sensitisation: Not expected to be a sensitiser.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data for this particular compound.
Carcinogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available regarding reproductive toxicity.
STOT—single exposure/multiple exposure: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Other Health Effects: Overexposure may cause dizziness, nausea, and headaches; allergic reactions possible in sensitive individuals.
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence and Degradability: Not expected to readily degrade. Persistence in water and soil may be significant due to imidazolium moiety stability.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Limited information available; potential for moderate bioaccumulation due to hydrophobic octyl chain.
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility expected, especially in moist environments.
Other Adverse Effects: Toxic to some microorganisms at low concentrations.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of chemical waste in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Use a licensed hazardous waste disposal contractor.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as unused product.
Special Precautions: Never dispose of via sewers or landfill not designated for hazardous chemical waste. Avoid discharge to the environment.
UN Number: Not assigned
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material for transportation under ADR/RID, IMDG, or IATA regulations
Transport Hazard Classes: Not classified as dangerous for transport
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Avoid release to the environment during transport.
Special Precautions for User: Handle container with care to avoid spills and leaks during movement.
OSHA Hazards: Irritant
TSCA Status: Not listed for commercial distribution in the United States
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Not listed
EU Classification: Not specifically listed in Annex VI of CLP, but treated as an eye and skin irritant
SARA 313: No components present above de minimis levels
WHMIS (Canada): D2B—Toxic material causing other toxic effects
Other Regulations: Always refer to local occupational health and environmental safety regulations for detailed requirements.
