IMIDAZOLE AR/ACS

IMIDAZOLE AR/ACS

Synonyms : 1,3-Diaza-2,4-cyclopentadiene; Glyoxaline

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : IMIDAZOLE AR (For Molecular Biology)
Catalogue No. : AL2534 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 288-32-4 EC Number : 206-019-2
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : C3H4N2 HSN Code : 29332990
Synonyms : 1,3-Diaza-2,4-cyclopentadiene / Glyoxaline
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Acute toxicity (oral),
Category 4
H302
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 1B
H314
Reproductive toxicity,
Category 1A
H360D
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Repr.Cat.1; R61
Xn; R22
C; R34
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS05GHS05 GHS07GHS07 GHS08GHS08
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H360D - May damage the unborn child
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : IMIDAZOLE AR/ACS
CAS No. : 288-32-4
EC No. : 206-019-2
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Do
NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
Chronic symptoms : May damage the unborn child.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Ventilate area. Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Large spills: scoop solid spill into closing containers. Minimize generation of dust.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid Colour
Colour : White to pale yellow.
Odour : amine like.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 9.5 - 11
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 88 - 91
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 256 °C
Flash point : > 135 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : 0.003 hPa at 20 °C
Relative vapour density at 20°C : No data available
Density : 1.03 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow : 0.02
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Air contact. Finely divided metals. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Oral: Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
pH: 9.5 - 11
Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
pH: 9.5 - 11
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : May damage the unborn child.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Harmful if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : IMIDAZOLE AR/ACS (288-32-4) Log Pow 0.02
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 3263
UN-No. (IMDG) : 3263
UN-No. (IATA) : 3263
UN-No. (ADN) : 3263
UN-No. (RID) : 3263
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 3263, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 3263, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 3263, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 3263, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (RID) : UN 3263, CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : II
Packing group (IMDG) : II
Packing group (IATA) : II
Packing group (ADN) : II
Packing group (RID) : II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR)
: C8
Special provision (ADR)
: 274
Limited quantities (ADR)
: 1kg
Excepted quantities (ADR)
: E2
Packing instructions (ADR)
: P002, IBC08
Special packing provisions (ADR)
: B4
Mixed packing provisions (ADR)
: MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T3
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP33
Tank code (ADR)
: SGAN, L4BN
Vehicle for tank carriage
: AT
Transport category (ADR)
:
2
Special provisions for carriage
- Packages
(ADR)
: V11
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.)
: 80
Orange plates
:
Tunnel restriction code (ADR)
:
E
EAC code
: 2X
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG)
: 274
Limited quantities (IMDG)
:
1 kg
Excepted quantities (IMDG)
: E2
Packing instructions (IMDG)
: P002
IBC packing instructions (IMDG)
: IBC08
IBC special provisions (IMDG)
: B2, B4
Tank instructions (IMDG)
: T3
Tank special provisions (IMDG)
: TP33
EmS-No. (Fire)
: F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage)
: S-B
Stowage category (IMDG)
:
B
Segregation (IMDG)
: SG35
MFAG-No
: 154
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA)
: E2
PCA Limited quantities (IATA)
: Y844
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 5kg
PCA packing instructions (IATA)
: 859
PCA max net quantity (IATA)
: 15kg
CAO packing instructions (IATA)
: 863
CAO max net quantity (IATA)
: 50kg
Special provision (IATA)
: A3
ERG code (IATA)
: 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Not regulated
- Rail transport
Not regulated
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
IMIDAZOLE AR/ACS is not on the REACH Candidate List
IMIDAZOLE AR/ACS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water (KBwS-Beschluss; WGK No 1448)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with the product
The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work
with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
Repr. 1A Reproductive toxicity, Category 1A
Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H360D May damage the unborn child
R22 Harmful if swallowed
R34 Causes burns
R61 May cause harm to the unborn child
C Corrosive
Xn Harmful