Product Name: 1-Vinyl-3-Ethylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate Chemical Formula: C7H11BF4N2 Synonyms: [1-Vinyl-3-ethylimidazolium][tetrafluoroborate] CAS Number: 430471-69-9 Recommended Uses: Solvent for organic reactions, ionic liquid in energy storage, electrochemistry applications Manufacturer: Contact supplier/manufacturer for specific details Emergency Phone Number: Refer to local or regional emergency contact information
GHS Classification: Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Irritation Category 2, Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Signal Word: Warning Hazard Statements: Causes skin and serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, harmful if swallowed Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, wash hands thoroughly after handling, use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product Pictograms: Exclamation mark Main Health Risks: Direct contact can irritate mucous membranes, inhalation may lead to coughing or sore throat, accidental swallowing brings risk of gastrointestinal discomfort Other Risks: Potential environmental hazard if released into waterways
Chemical Name: 1-Vinyl-3-ethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate Concentration: >98% Impurities: Trace residuals from synthesis: unreacted imidazole derivatives, moisture, minor organic byproducts Other Additives: None deliberately added Stabilizers: No stabilizers present
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes; remove contact lenses; seek medical attention Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; rinse skin with plenty of water; seek medical attention if irritation develops Inhalation: Move to fresh air; support breathing if necessary; contact physician if symptoms persist Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water; seek immediate medical advice; never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Note for Physicians: Treat symptomatically; consider risk of pulmonary irritation in severe cases
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a strong water jet Specific Hazards: Combustion may release toxic fumes including hydrogen fluoride, boron oxides, nitrogen oxides Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing Special Procedures: Approach upwind; cool containers with water spray to prevent pressure build-up
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, lab coat Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so; avoid discharge into drains or waterways Cleanup Methods: Absorb with inert material like sand or vermiculite; sweep up and dispose in accordance with local, regional, national regulations; ventilate affected area
Safe Handling: Work in well-ventilated areas; avoid breathing vapors or mist; handle in accordance with good laboratory hygiene practices Avoid: Skin contact, eye contact, ingestion, inhalation of vapor or dust Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers; keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; protect from moisture and exposure to air; keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents Storage Temperature: Recommended below 30°C, protected from direct sunlight
Engineering Controls: Work in fume hood or glove box; use explosion-proof ventilation if airborne concentration is likely Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile recommended), laboratory coat, suitable respirator if aerosol or mist is formed Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling; remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits; minimize exposure as precaution
Physical State: Liquid Color: Colorless to pale yellow Odor: Faint organic odor Melting Point: Approx. -60°C Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling Solubility: Readily soluble in water and polar organic solvents (e.g. acetonitrile, methanol) Density: 1.14 – 1.22 g/cm³ at 25°C Viscosity: 35-75 mPa·s at 25°C Vapor Pressure: Low (not significant at room temperature) pH: Typically 5-7 (100 g/L in water, at 20°C)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions; avoid contact with moisture, extreme heat, prolonged UV light exposure Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen fluoride, boron trifluoride, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides under fire conditions Polymerization: May occur for vinyl-substituted imidazoliums in presence of strong initiators
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed (estimated LD50 oral rat >500 mg/kg) Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate to severe irritation on prolonged or repeated exposure Eye Damage/Irritation: Eye contact can lead to serious irritation, redness, watering Respiratory Sensitization: Vapor or mists may irritate respiratory tract Chronic Effects: No conclusive evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity in available studies Other Symptoms: Gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, dizziness, allergic reactions reported in some cases
Ecotoxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic organisms, based on structure and partial test data for imidazolium-based ionic liquids Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (fish, 96h) > 10 mg/L (extrapolated from imidazolium analogs) Environmental Fate: Slowly biodegradable; may persist in aquatic environments Bioaccumulation: Not expected to significantly bioaccumulate Mobility in Soil: High solubility makes migration to groundwater possible under spill conditions
Waste Methods: Dispose through suitable hazardous waste facility; follow all local, regional, and national regulations Unused Product: Chemical incineration in controlled facility preferable Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly before disposal as laboratory chemical waste Prohibited Disposal Methods: Do not discharge into sewer system, surface water, or soil
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous for transport under most international regulations Proper Shipping Name: Chemical Not Otherwise Specified Hazard Class: Non-regulated; check latest guidelines for updates Packing Group: Not applicable Special Precautions: Avoid release during transport, comply with all safety recommendations for lab chemical shipping
Inventory Status: Check status under TSCA (USA), REACH (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia) Label Elements: GHS-compliant hazard pictograms and warning statements on primary packaging Labelling: Follow global and regional chemical safety standards for workplace labeling Specific Regulations: Not listed as a hazardous air pollutant; not on Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under REACH Other Guidelines: Maintain full documentation for safety, compliance, and risk management
