Chemical Product & Company Identification :

Chemical Product	Company Identification
MSDS Name: 2-Methyl Imidazole	Amzole India Pvt. Ltd.
CAS Number: 693-98-1	41, Udhyog Vihar
Synonymous: 2-Methyl-1H-Imidazole	Sukher, Udaipur 313004
	India.

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Composition & Information on Ingredients

Molecular Formula	C4H6N2
Molecular Weight	82.10
Chemical Family	Heterocyclic,Nitrogenous compounds
Content (W/W)	>=98.5%

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Hazards Identification Emergency Overview

Potential Health Hazards
Ingestion	Corrosive and harmful if swallowed. May cause gastric problem.
Eyes	Eye damage is possible.
Inhalation	Avoid inhalation of dust.
Skin	Corrosive to skin and may cause burn
Mitigation
Use local exhaust ventilation.
Wear NIOSH certified respirators and goggles.
Wear chemical resistant protective gloves and clothing.

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First Aid Measures

General Advice:Remove contaminated clothing

Inhalation: Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. Assist in breathing if necessary. Immediate medical attention is required.

Skin:
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash soiled clothing immediately. Immediate medical attention is required.

Eyes:
Incase of contact with eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion:
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Immediate medical attention is required.

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Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point	155°C	(DIN 51758)
Auto Ignition	> 600°C	(DIN 51794)

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water, water fog, dry extinguishing media, Carbon Dioxide and foam

Hazards During Fire Fighting: No particular hazards known.

Protective Equipment for Fire Fighting:Fire fighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn out gear.

Further Information:Collect contaminated extinguishing water separately. Do not allow it reach sewage or effluent systems.

NFPA Rating: Heath: 3; Fire: 1; Reactivity: 0; Special:

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Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Use personal clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental Precautions: This product is not regulated by RCRA. This product is not regulated by CERCLA ("Superfund").

Clean Up: Spills should be contained, solidified and placed in suitable containers for disposal.

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Handling & Storage

Handling:

General Advice: See MSDS section 10- Stability and reactivity. See MSDS section 5- Firefighting measures. Do not reseal container if contamination of the product is suspected.

Protection against fire and explosion: See MSDS section 5 -Firefighting measures.

Storage:

General Advice: Avoid deposition of dust. No special precautions necessary. Keep container tightly closed and dry. Keep away from sources of ignition -No smoking. Protect from the effects of light.

Storage Incompatibility: (General) Segregate from acids and acid forming substances.

Storage Stability:
Storage Duration: 24 Months
May discolour after lengthy storage
Protect against moisture

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Exposure controls and Personal Protection

Advice on System Design: Provide local exhaust ventilation to control dust.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes	Wear tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles)
Skin	Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Consult with glove manufacturer for testing data.
Respirators:	Wear a NIOSH certified (or equivalent) particulate respirators.
General Safety and Hygiene Measures	Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible. Avoid inhalation of dust. Wear protective clothing as necessary to prevent contact.

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Physical and Chemical properties

Physical State: Solid

Colour: Colourless to yellow

Odour: Amine-Like

pH: 10.5 (100 g/l)

Vapor Pressure: < 1 mbar (20°C)

Boiling Point: 268°C)

Melting Point: 144 - 145°C)

Bulk Density: 400-600kg/m3

Solubility (qualitative): Soluble

Solvent(s): Methanol

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Stability and Reactivity

Substances to Avoid: Mineral Acids.

Hazardous Reactions: The product is chemically stable.

Corrosion to Metal: No corrosive effect on metals.

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Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity
Oral	LD50/rat: 1500 mg/kg Moderately toxic.
Inhalation	Rat:/8h(IRT) Inhalation - risk test (IRT): No mortality within 8 hours as shown in animal studies. The inhalation of a highly saturated vapor - air mixture represents no acute hazard.
Skin irritation	Corrosive
Eye Irritation	Rabbit: Irritating
Chronic Toxicity
Other information	No experimental evidence available for genotoxicity in vitro (Ames test negative).

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Ecological Information

Environmental Fate and Transport

Biodegradation:
Test Method: OECD 302B; ISO 9888; 88/302/EEC, part C
Method of Analysis: DOC Reduction
Degree of Elimination: > 60 %
Evaluation: Easily eliminated with water

Absorbable Organically Bound Halogen (AOX):
This product contains no organically bound halogen.

Environmental Toxicity

Acute and Prolonged Toxicity to Fish: golden orfe/LC50 (96 h): 190 mg/l

Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: Daphnia magna/EC50 (48 h): 225 mg/l

Toxicity to aquatic plants: green algae/EC50 (72 h): 190 mg/l

Toxicity to microorganisms: bacterium/EC50 (17 h): 190 mg/l

Other Eco toxicological advice: Due to the pH-value of the product, neutralization is generally required before discharging sewage into treatment plants. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.

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Disposal consideration

Waste Disposal of Substance::	Do not discharge substance/product into sewer system. Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations.
Container Disposal	Dispose of in a licensed facility. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers

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Transport Information

Land Transport (USDOT)
Proper Shipping Name	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains IMIDAZOLE)
Hazard class	8
ID-NUMBER	UN 3263
Packing group	III
Sea Transport (IMDG)
Proper Shipping Name	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains IMIDAZOLE)
Hazard class	8
ID-NUMBER	UN 3263
Packing Group	III
Marine Pollutant	NO
Air Transport (IATA/ICAO)
Proper Shipping Name	CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains IMIDAZOLE)
Hazard class	8
ID-NUMBER	UN 3263
Packing Group	III

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Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations

Registration Status:
TSCA,US released/listed

OSHA hazard category: Acute target organ effects reported, Corrosive to skin and/or eyes

SARA hazard categories (EPCRA 311/312): Acute

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Other Information

HMIS III Ratings:
Health: 3     Flammability: 1    Physical hazard: 0

HMIS uses a numbering scale ranging from 0 to 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means that the substance possesses essentially no hazard; a rating of four indicates high hazard.

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