Product Name: Tetramethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Chemical Formula: C4H12F3NO3S
Synonyms: Tetramethylammonium Triflate
Recommended Uses: Laboratory reagent, organic synthesis, phase transfer catalyst
Manufacturer: Chemical supplier contact required
Emergency Contact: Local medical emergency number or poison control centers
Product Code: Refer to supplier specifications
CAS Number: 429-06-1
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, skin, inhalation), Skin and eye irritant, Environmental hazard
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory tract irritation, toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, environmental hazard symbol
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust and fumes, wash skin thoroughly after handling, use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area, wear protective gloves and eye protection
Dangerous Ingredients: Tetramethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate may act as a severe irritant
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, eye contact
Chemical Name: Tetramethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Common Name: Tetramethylammonium Triflate
CAS Number: 429-06-1
Concentration: >97% (varies by supplier, always check labeling)
Impurities: Small quantities of water, related ammonium salts, and trace unidentified organic matter
Additional Components: None typically present above disclosure limits
Eye Contact: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical attention right away
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash exposed skin with soap and water, consult a physician if irritation develops
Inhalation: Move the person into fresh air, keep warm and at rest, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult, contact a medical professional if symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting unless advised by medical personnel, seek immediate medical attention
Symptoms: Redness, burning sensation, coughing, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal distress
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct high-pressure water streams, due to risk of spreading chemicals
Specific Hazards: Releases toxic gases on combustion, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and trifluoromethanesulfonic acid vapors
Protective Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Firefighting Precautions: Remove containers from fire area if safe, cool with water, avoid inhalation of combustion byproducts, prevent run-off into drains and waterways
Personal Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, lab coat, and appropriate respirator
Environmental Cautions: Prevent entry into sewers, surface waters, or soil, contain spill using suitable barriers
Spill Response: Sweep up dry material or absorb liquid with inert material like sand, collect in suitable containers for disposal, wash spill site after material pick-up, ventilate area
Disposal: Handle clean-up residues as hazardous waste, follow regulatory guidelines for disposal
Decontamination: Avoid creating dust, use HEPA-filtered vacuum or damp sweeping
Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, use in a chemical fume hood, minimize generation of dust, avoid inhalation of vapors or fumes, ensure containers are tightly closed after use
Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and sources of ignition, keep container tightly sealed, segregate from acids, strong oxidizers, and moisture
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with acids, bases, reducing agents, oxidizing agents, and water
Special Precautions: Keep away from food, beverages, and animal feed; ensure proper labeling, access restricted to trained personnel
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or fume hood, ensure safety shower and eye wash stations are nearby
Personal Protection Equipment: Nitrile gloves, chemical splash goggles, laboratory coat, approved respirator if exposure limits exceeded or inadequate ventilation, protective footwear
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA/ACGIH limits for this compound, maintain exposures as low as possible
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, do not smoke, eat, or drink in working areas, remove contaminated clothing and clean before reuse
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless or faint amine-like odor
Odor Threshold: Data not available
pH: Data not available in aqueous solution due to limited solubility
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 99–103°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Data not available
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not classified as flammable; combustible at elevated temperatures
Explosive Limits: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Negligible (solid at STP)
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: Approximately 1.36 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water, methanol, and acetonitrile
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: >180°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: May react with strong acids, bases, oxidizing or reducing agents
Hazardous Reactions: Risk of violent reaction with strong oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture, heat, flame, incompatible substances
Incompatible Materials: Acids, bases, oxidizers, water
Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, hydrogen fluoride
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Risk of severe irritation or burns
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause respiratory tract irritation
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Data not available
Reproductive Toxicity: Data lacking, avoid unnecessary exposure
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT): May cause short-term effects on mucous membranes and respiratory system
Other Effects: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness, redness, or cracking; ingestion leads to severe gastrointestinal irritation
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-lasting adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, persists in water and soil
Bioaccumulative Potential: No significant bioaccumulation expected given the structure, but data not fully established
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility in soil
Other Adverse Effects: May disrupt aquatic ecosystems if released in large quantities
Water Hazard Class: 2 (hazardous for water)
Disposal Methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Hazardous Waste: Considered hazardous waste due to toxicity and ecological risk
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly and offer for recycling if possible, treat rinsate as hazardous, puncture or destroy empty containers to avoid re-use
Special Precautions: Never dispose via sewer or natural environment; incinerate under controlled conditions if permitted
Recommended Disposal Providers: Licensed waste disposal contractors only
UN Number: Not classified for transport as a dangerous good under most international regulations; verify regulations for specific shipments
Transport Hazard Class: None assigned, consult applicable freight and air shipment policies
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant, avoid shipment with foodstuffs and animal feed
Special Precautions for User: Use original or compatible packaging, keep sealed, inform carriers of chemical properties, store upright
Transport Labels: Required label information depends on quantity and package size; consult regulatory codes
OSHA Status: Subject to chemical hazard communication standards
TSCA Status: Listed
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting requirements under SARA Title III Sections 302, 304, 313
REACH Status: Candidate for Registration, supplier may have specific obligations under REACH
Inventory Listings: Present on TSCA, REACH, EINECS/ELINCS as appropriate
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: Must comply with all national, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations
Label Elements: Proper labeling includes chemical name, hazard pictogram, signal word, risk and safety statements, and supplier identification
