Product Name: N-Octylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Chemical Family: Ionic Liquid
Synonyms: 1-Octyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
CAS Number: 646334-98-9
Manufacturer/Supplier: Refer to purchasing records
Use: Laboratory reagent, industrial chemistry, electrochemical applications
Emergency Contact: National emergency telephone depending on country of use
Classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance under current GHS standards, but caution is required for skin and eye contact.
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause slight skin or eye irritation, may be harmful if swallowed or inhaled, may produce toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use. Avoid release to the environment.
Substance: N-Octylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Chemical Formula: C12H23BF4N2
Concentration: 100%
Impurities: May contain trace moisture or organic by-products as a result of production.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical advice for persistent symptoms.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, consult an eye specialist if discomfort occurs.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray.
Unsuitable Media: Avoid high-pressure water streams.
Special Hazards: May decompose to produce toxic or corrosive gases such as hydrogen fluoride, boron trifluoride, and nitrogen oxides.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear to avoid exposure to fumes.
Firefighting Instructions: Contain run-off, cool unopened containers exposed to heat with water spray.
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe, avoid discharge to drains, water courses, or soil.
Clean-up Method: Use inert absorbent materials such as sand or vermiculite, gather residues in sealable, labeled containers for disposal, wash area with water after clean-up.
Handling Precautions: Work in well-ventilated areas, minimize contact, avoid inhalation of vapors or mists, use equipment that minimizes splashing.
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed containers away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers or acids.
Incompatibilities: Avoid contact with strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents, which can produce hazardous decomposition products.
Engineering Controls: Ensure local and general ventilation in work areas to maintain concentrations well below exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear protective gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, laboratory coat or chemical-resistant apron, use respiratory protection if vapor or aerosol generation is possible or in poorly ventilated spaces.
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for N-Octylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate; always follow good industrial hygiene practices.
Hygiene Recommendations: Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking during handling, wash hands and face thoroughly after working with the product.
Physical State: Liquid (at room temperature)
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Melting Point: approximately -30°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: >100°C (closed cup estimate)
Solubility: Water miscible, soluble in organic solvents
Density: ~1.1 g/cm3
Viscosity: Varies with temperature
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
pH: Not applicable (neutral in pure form)
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids, bases, and oxidizers to form hazardous by-products.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen fluoride, boron-containing gases, nitrogen oxides on combustion.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat, sparks, open flame.
Polymerization: Product does not polymerize spontaneously.
Routes of Exposure: Skin and eye contact, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Effects: May cause mild irritation to skin, eyes, respiratory system
Chronic Effects: Data insufficient for chronic toxicity, prolonged exposure not recommended.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity: No reliable data available
LD50/LC50 Data: Specific data not published; similar ionic liquids show low acute oral toxicity in animal studies.
Ecotoxicity: Limited data available, but similar substances can be harmful to aquatic organisms at high concentrations.
Persistence and Degradability: Ionic liquids generally show low biodegradability and may persist in the environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Some risk of bioaccumulation cannot be excluded for transportation in soil and water.
Mobility in Soil: May move through soil with water
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid product release to natural waters or sewers.
Product Disposal: Dispose of as a hazardous chemical waste in compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
Container Disposal: Triple rinse containers before landfill or incineration, remove all hazardous residues.
Recycling: Not recommended due to unknown effects of impurities.
Considerations: Consult licensed waste management professionals for safe handling and disposal.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport under UN, IMO, or IATA.
Proper Shipping Name: N-Octylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous (check local regulations)
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Ship upright, avoid extreme temperatures, secure containers to prevent leaks and spills during transit.
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant, but accidental release to waterway should be avoided.
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Not specifically regulated under REACH, TSCA, or major chemical inventories, but duty exists to register or notify under national workplace or environmental legislation.
Labeling: Ensure containers bear appropriate hazard labeling and safety instructions.
Restrictions: Intended for research, industrial and laboratory use only.
Worker Protection: Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, provide training on chemical hazards.
Other Requirements: Maintain readily accessible records of use, storage, and disposal for regulatory audits.
