Product Name: Potassium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutane-1-Sulphonate
Chemical Formula: C4F9KO3S
SYNONYMS: Potassium nonafluorobutanesulphonate, PFBSK
Recommended Use: Used as a surfactant, wetting agent, and intermediate in chemical synthesis
Manufacturer: Contact information varies by supplier
Emergency Telephone: Refer to local poison control center or chemical safety board
GHS Classification: Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Category 3
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation; May cause respiratory irritation; Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements: Wear eye protection, avoid breathing dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, use adequate ventilation
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Chemical Name: Potassium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutane-1-Sulphonate
CAS Number: 29420-49-3
Percent: Greater than 95% purity
Impurities: Trace levels of related perfluorinated sulfonates and inorganic potassium salts
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention for any breathing difficulty, offer oxygen if available
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with plenty of water and soap, consult medical professional if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if possible, get medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention, provide information on substance ingested
Most Important Symptoms: Eye redness, pain, watery eyes, respiratory discomfort, possible nausea
Medical Attention: Immediate for eye contact, accidental ingestion, or persistent respiratory symptoms
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water jets
Specific Hazards: Heating may produce hazardous fumes including sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, and potassium compounds
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing including chemical resistant gloves and boots
Special Procedures: Remove containers from area if safe, cool with water spray, avoid runoff
Explosion Hazard: No known explosion hazard, avoid accumulation of dust in enclosed spaces
Personal Precautions: Wear full protective clothing, including gloves and eye/face protection, use a respirator during cleanup in poor ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering drains, surface water, soil; report to relevant authorities if large spill occurs
Methods for Cleanup: Collect spilled product with non-sparking tools, place in appropriate closed containers for disposal, wash area with plenty of water
Decontamination: Wash surfaces, ventilate area, avoid creating dust
Additional Advice: Use inert absorbent materials for larger spills, follow local regulations for hazardous waste
Safe Handling: Avoid skin and eye contact, use only with adequate ventilation, minimize dust generation, avoid inhaling particles
Safe Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, sources of ignition
Storage Class: Chemical storage area suitable for corrosive or reactive substances
Special Sensitivity: Avoid exposure to heat, humidity, and direct sunlight during long-term storage
Handling Precautions: Ground and bond containers to prevent accumulation of static charge
Permissible Exposure Limits: No OSHA or ACGIH established limits for this compound
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, eyewash stations, emergency showers
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirators for dusts/mists in poorly-ventilated settings
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles or face shield
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves, long-sleeved clothing, lab coats
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during handling, wash hands thoroughly after use
Environmental Controls: Prevent release to environment, monitor air and water regularly where large quantities handled
Physical State: Solid powder
Color: White to off-white
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 350.18 g/mol
Melting Point: Approximately 280°C (decomposition may occur)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility: Readily soluble in water
pH (1% solution): 6–8
Flash Point: Not flammable
Density: 2.2–2.4 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Partition Coefficient: log Kow: observed below 2 (low bioaccumulation potential)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Non-reactive under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to excessive heat, moisture, incompatible substances
Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong oxidizers, acids; releases toxic gases if heated to decomposition
Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, hydrogen fluoride, potassium oxides, perfluoroalkyl fragments
Polymerization: Not expected to occur
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed, irritating to eyes and respiratory tract
LD50 (oral, rat): Data limited, estimated over 2000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild skin irritation with repeated or prolonged contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation, risk of serious eye damage
Respiratory Sensitization: Coughing and discomfort possible if dust inhaled
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogen
Mutagenicity: No known mutagenic effects from available studies
Reproductive Toxicity: No conclusive evidence, but data limited on chronic effects
Target Organs: Eyes, respiratory tract
Ecotoxicity: Some persistence in aquatic environments, potential toxicity to aquatic organisms at high concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Not expected to degrade easily, generally considered persistent
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low, according to log Kow and available data
Mobility in Soil: High mobility expected due to water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Perfluorinated compounds as a group can exhibit persistence and long-range transport in environment, local regulations may restrict use
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (fish): estimated above 100 mg/L (data from similar substances)
Product Disposal: Offer material to a licensed chemical waste disposal contractor, comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse, puncture, and send to sanitary landfill or hazardous chemical disposal
Methods of Disposal: Incineration in an approved, high-temperature, controlled-facility preferred for perfluorinated substances
Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains, surface water, or soil during disposal
Waste Codes: Check applicable hazardous waste classification for perfluorinated substances
Special Disposal Requirements: Consult local or national regulatory provisions for perfluorinated chemicals
UN Number: Not regulated for ground transport by UN Recommendations
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous for transport under ADR, IMDG, IATA
Transport Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Avoid rough handling, transport in strong sealed containers, keep dry, follow site-specific chemical safety protocols
Regulatory Status: Perfluorinated substances may be subject to restrictions or notification requirements in some jurisdictions
OSHA: Not specifically listed as hazardous chemical, general duty clause may apply
TSCA: Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
REACH: Registered under EU chemical safety regulation, subject to certain use restrictions
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under Sections 302, 304, 313
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other National/Local Regulations: Check compliance with state, federal, and international rules regarding perfluorinated sulfonates
Labeling Requirements: GHS compliant labeling recommended for workplace safety
Occupational Health Regulations: No established exposure limits, general particulate guidance applies
Environmental Regulations: Some uses restricted under local, national, and international perfluorinated compound frameworks
