Chemical Name: Tetramethylammonium Hexafluorophosphate
Synonyms: N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium hexafluorophosphate
CAS Number: 3244-88-0
Recommended Use: Electrolyte in organic synthesis, ionic liquid precursor, laboratory reagent
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Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, inhalation, dermal), eye irritation, skin irritation, specific organ toxicity
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory or digestive tract irritation.
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, health hazard
Signal Word: Warning
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke around material. Wear gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Store locked up and out of reach of children.
Chemical Formula: C4H12NPF6
Component: Tetramethylammonium Hexafluorophosphate
PURITY: ≥98%
Impurities: No hazardous impurities above defined thresholds
EC Number: 221-837-2
Molecular Weight: 227.15 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention for symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin under water for several minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present. Continue rinsing. Immediate medical attention required for persistent symptoms.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical help if you feel unwell.
Most Important Symptoms: Respiratory irritation, gastrointestinal symptoms, skin redness, eye tears and redness
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-volume water jets
Fire Hazards: Releases toxic fumes under fire conditions, including hydrogen fluoride, nitrogen oxides, phosphoryl fluoride
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Special Instructions: Move containers from fire area if possible without risk. Cool exposed containers with water spray. Avoid inhalation of combustion products.
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust generation. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended below. Avoid breathing vapors or dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering sewers or water sources. Notify authorities if runoff enters environment.
Spill Clean-up: Scoop up spilled material with non-sparking tools. Place in a suitable, closed, labeled container for disposal. Wash spill area with large quantities of water, containing and collecting washings for proper waste management.
Decontamination: Wash exposed surfaces thoroughly after handling spill.
Handling: Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin or eyes. Use in a chemical fume hood or well-ventilated area. Do not allow product to accumulate on work surfaces. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed, labeled container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible substances like acids and moisture. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents, oxidizers, moist air, water
Special Requirements: Store locked up. Store below 25°C if possible.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits for this product
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust, general room ventilation, and enclosed handling as necessary to minimize exposure.
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile recommended), lab coat, chemical splash goggles, respiratory protection if dust or vapors are generated
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when handling chemical. Remove contaminated clothing before re-entering eating areas.
Environmental Controls: Prevent product from reaching drains, surface waters, or soil.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH (aqueous solution): Not available
Melting Point: 202–206°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: ~1.52 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water and polar organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: >180°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactive Hazards: Reacts with acids releasing toxic gases
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, humidity, sources of ignition, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizing and reducing agents, water
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Phosphorus oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride, methylamines, hexafluorophosphate breakdown products
Polymerization: Does not occur
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption
Symptoms of Exposure: Eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation, headache, nausea, coughing, abdominal pain
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ damage (kidneys, liver, nerves) due to accumulated fluoride ions
LD50/LC50: Not fully established; estimated values suggest moderate toxicity
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA
Sensitization: Not established
Mutagenicity: No information available
Reproductive Toxicity: No reliable data available
Environmental Hazards: Toxic to aquatic organisms.
Aquatic Toxicity: No data available about LC50 for fish or algae; precautionary measures indicated.
Abiotic Degradation: Hydrolyzes slowly forming toxic products
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate based on chemical structure
Mobility in Soil: Expected to be mobile in soil and water; leaches readily
Other Adverse Effects: Harmful effect due to release of fluoride-containing ions in environment; avoid release into groundwater or open waters
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of as hazardous waste according to local and national regulations. Contact licensed chemical waste disposal vendor.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of containers as hazardous waste after triple-rinsing and disabling.
Do Not: Pour product down the drain, into soil or open waters.
Further Information: Assign waste codes according to local legislation.
UN Number: Not regulated under major international transport RID/ADR/IMDG/IATA codes
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous for transport
Hazard Class: Non-hazardous under common shipping regulations
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not listed as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Ship in sealed, properly labeled containers. Make sure upright and secure to prevent spills.
TSCA: Listed
DSL/NDSL: Listed/Not listed
REACH Status: Exempted or preregistered for use in research and development
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Classification: Hazardous chemical
Other Regulations: Subject to workplace control, storage, and disposal as per country or state environmental and health authorities. Always check latest regulatory obligations.
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a carcinogen or reproductive toxin
Right-to-Know Listings: Not present on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Massachusetts RTK lists
SARA Title III: Not listed as a hazardous substance under Sections 302, 304, or 313
