Product Name: Tirethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Synonyms: Tetraethylammonium triflate
CAS Number: 56760-78-6
Use: Often used in chemical synthesis, electrochemistry, and as a phase transfer catalyst.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Refer to container label for specific source.
Emergency Contact: Local emergency services or national poison control hotline.
Classification: Irritant to eyes, skin, and respiratory system
Label Elements: Signal word: Warning; Pictograms: Exclamation mark; Hazard statements: Causes eye irritation, may cause respiratory tract irritation, harmful if swallowed.
May Cause: Throat, nose, and lung irritation upon inhalation; discomfort or inflammation if skin or eyes make contact with powder or solution.
GHS Classification: Eye Irritant Category 2A, Acute Toxicity Oral (Category 4).
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or vapors; use personal protection such as gloves and goggles; wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Chemical Name: Tirethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Molecular Formula: C8H20F3NO3S
Composition: Pure compound
Impurities: Not expected in significant levels, but trace synthesis or packaging residues could remain.
Concentration: Over 98% active substance for research-grade material.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes carefully with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; seek medical advice if irritation continues.
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse; consult a physician if redness or discomfort develops.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep airway clear; seek medical attention if breathing difficulties or persistent cough occur.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, seek immediate medical attention; never induce vomiting unless directed by medical professionals.
Most Important Symptoms: Burning sensation, coughing, eye redness, skin rash.
Special Relief Notes: Symptoms might require symptomatic treatment; keep product container handy for medical responders.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam agents.
Hazards During Fire: Toxic fumes of fluorine, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides could be released.
Required Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear during fire.
Specific Procedures: Cut off fuel supply or evacuate area if safe; prevent runoff from fire control entering water streams.
Combustion Products: Carbon oxides, hydrogen fluoride, nitrogen/sulfur oxides.
Personal Precautions: Use protective gloves, goggles, and a lab coat; prevent dust formation and ensure good ventilation.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid entry of material or washing solutions into sewers or natural waters.
Spill Clean-up Methods: Scoop up spilled material into dry, labeled containers; use appropriate absorbent for liquids; rinse area with plenty of water after solid is removed.
Handling of Contaminated Material: Place in closed, labelled waste drums for approved disposal.
Safe Handling Advice: Handle in containers that minimize exposure; use under chemical fume hood if available.
Storage Conditions: Store tightly sealed in a dry, ventilated place, away from incompatible materials like strong oxidizers or acids.
Storage Temperature: Room temperature preferred; avoid extreme heat or moisture.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents; strong bases.
Other Controls: Monitor storage area for leaks or unusual odors.
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limit assigned; minimize dust and aerosol exposure.
Engineering Controls: Use fume extraction, splash guards, or gloveboxes for large-scale use.
Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves, safety goggles, lab coat; use dust masks or respirators if airborne powder is likely.
Hygiene: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or leaving lab.
Health Surveillance: No routine health monitoring required, but anyone feeling unwell after contact should report immediately.
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless, may have faint chemical smell
Melting Point: 200-210 °C
Boiling Point: Not available; compound decomposes
Solubility: Soluble in water and polar organics
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Density: ~1.5 g/cm³
pH (1% solution): 5-7
Flash Point: Not applicable; not readily flammable
Stability in Water: Stable under normal conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Low; reactive with strong oxidants or strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition: Produces toxic gases under fire – hydrogen fluoride, nitrogen and sulfur oxides
Polymerization: Does not polymerize
Conditions to Avoid: High moisture, open flames, contact with strong chemicals
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong bases
Routes of Exposure: Eye, skin, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Limited toxicity data; structurally similar ammonium salts may cause mild to moderate irritation
Chronic Effects: No long-term studies, avoid prolonged or repeated exposure
Symptoms: Eye redness, respiratory irritation, skin dryness or cracking
Sensitization: Not expected to produce allergic response
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity: No confirmed evidence from animal or cell studies
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life at high concentrations; soluble ions may disrupt water chemistry
Persistence: Not readily biodegradable; fluorinated portions especially persistent
Bioaccumulation: Unlikely due to high solubility, but caution warranted
Mobility in Soil: Will likely move through soil and reach groundwater
Other Information: Minimize environmental release by careful waste management practices
Disposal Methods: Dispose as hazardous laboratory chemical; consult national and local regulations
Container Disposal: Rinse thoroughly then incinerate or use registered chemical waste services
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as hazardous waste, not for landfill or general recycling streams
Precautions: Do not discharge into wastewater or open environments
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous under most global regulations
Shipping Name: Tirethylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
Transport Hazard Class: Not restricted; check local requirements
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Minimize risks of leaks or spills during transport
Special Precautions: Use secure, labeled containers and have spill control materials accessible
Inventory Listings: Check with REACH, TSCA, Australia AICS, Canada DSL, Japan ENCS/ISHL
Label Requirements: Clear chemical name, hazard pictograms, supplier details
Workplace Restrictions: U.S. OSHA, EU regulations, country-specific rules apply
SDS Requirements: Must be available for all users - update with any new hazard data
Global Harmonization: Follows GHS for hazard definitions and labels
