Chemical Name: 1-Propylsulfonic-3-Butylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Synonyms: [PSBIm][OTf], 1-Propylsulfonic acid-3-butylimidazolium Triflate
CAS Number: 1160769-42-3
Recommended Use: Ionic liquid for chemical synthesis, catalysis, electrochemistry
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GHS Classification: Not classified under major acute toxicity classes, but eye and skin irritation is possible
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes mild skin irritation; may cause mild eye irritation; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal discomfort
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Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Chemical Identity: 1-Propylsulfonic-3-Butylimidazolium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Formula: C10H19F3N2O5S2
Purity: Typically >95%
Impurities: Unreacted starting materials and minor organic byproducts may be present at <2%
Additives: None reported
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air promptly; seek medical advice if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse
Eye Contact: Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open; obtain medical attention if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention immediately
Important Symptoms: Mild irritation, coughing, nausea
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, or water spray
Specific Hazards: Material may emit toxic fumes of carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and trifluoromethanesulfonic acid under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Firefighting Instructions: Move containers from fire area if safe. Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Prevent runoff from entering drains or waterways.
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing vapors. Wear protective gloves, goggles, lab coat, and ensure good ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from reaching sewers, surface waters, or groundwater
Methods for Clean-Up: Absorb spill with inert material such as dry sand, earth, or vermiculite; transfer to a suitable container for disposal
Decontamination: Wash area with plenty of water and detergent; ventilate the space
Disposal Considerations: Contaminated materials must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations
Handling: Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash hands after handling chemicals and before eating or drinking
Storage Requirements: Keep tightly sealed in original container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from sources of ignition and moisture.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids; avoid contact with materials that react with organic sulfur compounds
Special Precautions: Handle in accordance with good laboratory hygiene and safety practices.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OELs for this chemical
Engineering Controls: Work in a chemical fume hood or use adequate local exhaust ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles, appropriate protective gloves (nitrile recommended), lab coat or apron, closed-toe shoes
Respiratory Protection: Use approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or symptoms occur
General Hygiene: Wash thoroughly after handling; remove contaminated clothing immediately
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Odor: Odorless or very faint
pH: Not applicable or slightly acidic
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling at atmospheric pressure
Flash Point: Not available; expected to be high
Solubility: Miscible with water and many polar organic solvents
Density: 1.35-1.40 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
Viscosity: High, temperature-dependent
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Partition Coefficient: Data not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Can react with strong oxidizers; reaction with strong acids or bases can liberate hazardous decomposition products.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, moisture, direct sunlight, incompatible substances
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, hydrogen fluoride
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization expected
Acute Toxicity: Not classified as acutely toxic based on available data; limited animal data available
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild to moderate skin irritation
Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild, reversible eye irritation
Inhalation: Vapors or mists may cause mild respiratory discomfort
Ingestion: Gastrointestinal discomfort may occur
Chronic Effects: No long-term studies have established chronic health hazards
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No data to indicate carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity effects
Sensitization: Not classified as a sensitizer
Ecotoxicity: Limited ecotoxicological data available; ionic liquids may pose risk to aquatic organisms depending on the structure and concentration
Persistence and Degradability: May degrade slowly in the environment; main components are not readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Expected to be low due to high water solubility, but data unavailable
Mobility in Soil: High mobility possible due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release to the environment; respect local, national, and international environmental regulations
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in compliance with local, regional, and national regulations for hazardous chemical waste
Incineration: May be incinerated at approved facilities with appropriate emissions controls
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers must be triple-rinsed and disposed of or recycled according to regulation; do not reuse
Precautions: Prevent material from entering surface waters, drains, and soil
UN Number: Not assigned
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous for transport according to most international regulations
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Secure containers tightly. Avoid direct sunlight and rough handling. Handle according to best practices for chemical transport.
US Regulations (TSCA): Not listed on the TSCA inventory; for research and development use only
EU Regulations (REACH): Registration, evaluation, and authorization may apply for commercial use
Other Inventories: Consult relevant national inventories for specific listing and notification requirements
Label Elements: As per GHS hazard identification
Other Regulatory Considerations: Use in accordance with applicable occupational health, chemical safety, and environmental protection legislation
