Product Name: Tributylethylphosphonium Trifluoromethylsulfonate
Synonyms: TBEP-TfO
Chemical Formula: C15H36F3O3PS
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, industrial applications
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Classification: Causes skin and eye irritation; suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child; harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin; toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Label Elements: Pictograms: Corrosive, Health hazard, Hazardous to environment
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: May burn on contact with fire; causes severe skin burns and eye damage; may cause respiratory irritation; may damage fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, or spray; wash thoroughly after handling; wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection; avoid release to the environment
Chemical Name: Tributylethylphosphonium Trifluoromethylsulfonate
Concentration: ≥ 97%
Molecular Weight: 404.48 g/mol
Components: Tributylethylphosphonium cation, Trifluoromethylsulfonate anion
Impurities: Not expected above 3%; consult batch analysis for details
Other Forms: No additional significant hazardous ingredients
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, lift eyelids occasionally, seek medical attention right away
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water, seek medical attention for persistent irritation
Inhalation: Move to fresh air without delay, keep person at rest, seek medical aid if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth if conscious, get immediate medical advice
Notes for Physicians: Treat symptomatically, monitor for delayed effects in respiratory and nervous systems
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry powder, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsafe Extinguishing Media: Water jet may spread fire or cause reaction
Special Hazards: Produces toxic and corrosive gases under fire conditions, phosphine, sulfur oxides, hydrofluoric acid
Protective Equipment: Full-face positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Advice for Firefighters: Cool surrounding containers, avoid breathing decomposition fumes, withdraw from area if safe to do so
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate respiratory and skin protection, ventilate area, avoid dust formation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from reaching drains or waterways, notify authorities about large releases
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb material with inert absorbent, collect in labeled containers, clean area with detergent, do not use water directly on spill
Waste Disposal: Place in in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations
Decontamination: Wash tools and surfaces after cleanup, use disposable equipment if possible
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, do not inhale vapors or dust, ensure easy access to eyewash and safety showers
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances like acids, oxidizers, and open flame
Packaging Materials: Use containers made of compatible materials, avoid reactive metals
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands before eating or drinking, remove contaminated clothing immediately after use
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established values for this substance
Engineering Controls: Work in fume hood or with local exhaust ventilation, control airborne concentrations
Respiratory Protection: Approved respirator when aerosol or mist risk exists
Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat or apron
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield
General Protective Measures: Keep work clothing separate, have emergency showers and eyewash stations available
Environmental Controls: Avoid leakages, use secondary containment where necessary
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Acidic aqueous solution
Melting Point: Varies by supplier [Typically between 30 - 45°C]
Boiling Point: Not determined
Flash Point: >100°C (estimated)
Flammability: Not highly flammable, but combustible at high temperatures
Vapor Pressure: Low at ambient temperature
Solubility: Soluble in water and polar organic solvents
Density: Approximately 1.2–1.35 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Can decompose at elevated temperatures releasing toxic gases
Viscosity: Moderate to high depending on temperature
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents
Hazardous Reactions: May form toxic and corrosive products upon contact with strong oxidizers, can react with water during fire to release corrosive fumes
Decomposition Products: Releases phosphine, hydrogen fluoride, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide and dioxide
Incompatible Materials: Strong acid chlorides, anhydrides, oxidizers, strong reducing agents
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization expected
Acute Toxicity: Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption based on systemic toxicity of related chemicals
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Can cause severe irritation and burns to deep layers
Eye Damage/Irritation: Serious risk of irreversible eye damage
Respiratory Sensitization: Not fully established, possible irritant
Chronic Effects: Limited data, potential for cumulative toxicity and reproductive effects
Carcinogenicity: Not classified, but use extra caution due to related phosphonium compounds
Mutagenicity: Data insufficient, best to proceed with caution
Repeated Dose Toxicity: Not fully assessed, avoid chronic exposure
Other Health Effects: May cause organ damage, neurological symptoms in severe exposures
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, risk of long-term harmful effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not rapidly biodegradable, persists under standard conditions
Bioaccumulation: Bioaccumulative potential moderate, avoid release into nature
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility, may leach into groundwater if not contained
Other Harmful Effects: Can disrupt microbial and aquatic life balance, follow responsible usage and disposal
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of product and contaminated materials by incineration in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber
Regulatory Disposal Code: Refer to local and national legislation for hazardous waste codes
Container Disposal: Rinse thoroughly before recycling or incineration; do not reuse containers for other purposes
Precautions: Do not allow into drains, soil, or watercourses
Authorized Facility: Use licensed chemical disposal contractors
UN Number: [Insert correct UN number based on shipping regulations]
Proper Shipping Name: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. (contains phosphonium compound)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: II or III, depending on risk assessment
Labels Required: Toxic, Environmentally hazardous
Special Precautions: Avoid damage during transport, secure container upright; keep away from incompatible cargos or foodstuffs
Marine Pollutant: Yes, due to aquatic toxicity
Labelling According to GHS: Toxic, corrosive, environmental hazard pictograms
Regulatory Listings: Subject to local chemical safety, environmental protection, and occupational health regulations
REACH Registration: Initial assessment required if used or imported in relevant jurisdictions
OSHA Status: Hazardous chemical as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Not specifically listed but may qualify due to ingredients
Other National Regulations: Comply with environmental, transport, and workplace controls in relevant countries; safety documentation must stay current
Reference Documents: Consult Safety, Environmental, and Workplace regulatory sources before purchase or use
