Product Name: 1-Vinyl-3-Butyl Imidazolium Chloride Homopolymer
CAS Number: 919295-82-4
Manufacturer: Contact company’s health and safety office
Recommended Use: Specialty chemical for industrial and laboratory purposes
Emergency Contact Number: Refer to label or package insert for 24-hour emergency information
Synonyms: Poly(1-vinyl-3-butylimidazolium chloride)
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GHS Classification: Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Irritation Category 2
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.
Pictograms: Exclamation mark (irritant) symbol
Potential Health Effects: Eye and skin exposure can trigger redness, pain, and discomfort. Prolonged contact can provide greater irritation or sensitization in sensitive individuals.
Environmental Hazards: Do not allow product to enter drains or waterways untreated.
Chemical Name: Poly(1-vinyl-3-butylimidazolium chloride)
Common Name: 1-Vinyl-3-butylimidazolium chloride, homopolymer
CAS Number: 919295-82-4
Concentration: 95% or higher by weight
Impurities: Residual monomers < 1%; Water content < 4%
Additives: None listed for standard production
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, monitor for symptoms, consult physician if respiratory symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Seek medical attention for continuing irritation.
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately and thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids open to ensure washing of entire surface. Seek prompt medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a physician or poison center. Seek medical help if large quantities are swallowed or symptoms develop.
Acute Symptoms: Irritation, redness, tearing, cough, nausea.
Note to Physicians: Provide symptomatic and supportive care. No specific antidote known.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Emits toxic fumes including carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride.
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Prevent runoff from entering sewers.
Unusual Fire Hazards: Dust formed by handling may explode if mixed with air and ignited.
Explosion Sensitivity: Not expected under standard storage conditions.
Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and suitable respirator.
Methods for Clean-Up: Scoop or sweep up material avoiding dust formation. Place in a suitable, labeled waste container. Rinse area with water after cleanup.
Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer. Prevent product from entering water courses or soil. Notify authorities of major spills.
Containment: Use sand or inert absorbent materials to contain spill.
Decontamination: Wash residue with soapy water.
Handling Recommendations: Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment as specified by safety protocols.
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep in a well-ventilated, dry, and cool place. Protect from light, moisture, and incompatible materials.
Special Handling Instructions: Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid creating dust.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis.
Storage Temperature: Store at room temperature.
Exposure Limits: No specific industry exposure limits established for this compound.
Engineering Controls: Provide effective ventilation. Use local exhaust or process enclosure to minimize dust.
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat or apron, respiratory protection in poorly ventilated spaces.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
Monitoring Requirements: Monitor airborne levels in workplace if generating dust.
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Odor: Slight characteristic odor or odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 4.5 – 8.0 (1% solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable
Flammability: Not classified as flammable
Relative Density: 1.1 – 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Viscosity: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Above 200°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No dangerous reactions under normal use.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture, extreme temperatures, contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes, hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: No acute toxicity data available for the pure polymer
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Moderate skin irritant. Prolonged contact may cause more significant dermatitis.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Moderate to severe eye irritant on direct exposure.
Respiratory Sensitization: No reliable data; dust may cause irritation.
Carcinogenicity: No components classified as carcinogens by IARC, OSHA, or NTP.
Mutagenicity: No data or evidence of mutagenic effects for the homopolymer.
Target Organ Effects: Prolonged inhalation or direct contact can harm respiratory system and dermal tissue.
Symptoms of Exposure: Redness, itching, burning sensation to eyes and skin.
Ecotoxicity: Limited data available. Avoid uncontrolled release to environment. Similar polymers present moderate risk to aquatic organisms.
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable under standard environmental conditions.
Bioaccumulation Potential: No significant bioaccumulation expected.
Mobility in Soil: Highly miscible with water; potential for movement through soil depending on local conditions.
Other Adverse Effects: Do not discharge into soil, surface water, or groundwater.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
Container Disposal: Triple rinse, puncture, and send to licensed chemical recycler or incinerator approved for hazardous waste.
Special Instructions: Do not dump into sewers or streams.
COD/Incineration: Suitable for high temperature incineration.
RCRA Status: Not listed as a hazardous waste by the US EPA, but state or local classification may vary.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport under most international codes
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as dangerous for the environment during transport
Transport Precautions: Keep containers upright and tightly closed. Protect from physical damage.
US TSCA Status: Check company compliance status
EINECS/ELINCS Number: Not assigned for this specialty polymer
SARA Title III (Sections 311/312): Acute health hazard
SARA Title III (Section 313): Not subject to reporting
State Right-to-Know: Not listed in CA, MA, NJ, PA lists
Canadian DSL: Consult regulatory status prior to import
REACH: Pre-registration required for use in the EU, with full dossiers upon tonnage threshold
Other Regulations: Follow all country, state, and local laws as they apply to specialty industrial chemicals
