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EC number: 248-655-3 | CAS number: 27776-21-2
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General notes
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air.
If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions.
Following skin contact
Rinse skin with water/shower.
Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Following eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Notes for the doctor
none
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
These information are not available.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none
Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
water mist, foam, alcohol resistant foam, fire extinguishing powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
water jet
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition products: Section 10.
Deposited combustible dust has considerable explosion potential. Self-heating: may catch fire.
Hazardous combustion products
nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen chloride (HCl)
5.3 Advice for firefighters
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings.
Do not allow firefighting water to enter drains or water courses. Collect contaminated firefighting water separately.
Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
Special protective equipment for firefighters
use suitable breathing apparatus
Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel
Remove persons to safety. Ventilate affected area.
Wearing of suitable protective equipment (including personal protective equipment referred to under
Section Exposure controls/personal protection of the safety data sheet) to prevent any contamination of skin, eyes and personal clothing.
For emergency responders
Wear breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/spray/gases.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it. If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Advices on how to contain a spill
take up mechanically, measures to prevent aerosol and dust generation
Advices on how to clean up a spill
Take up mechanically. Collect spillage.
Only vacuum cleaners containing no ignition sources may be used for combustible dusts.
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation
Use local and general ventilation.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Specific notes/details
Dust deposits may accumulate on all deposition surfaces in a technical room.
Handling of incompatible substances or mixtures
Keep away from
food, drink and animal feedingstuffs, oxidisers
Measures to protect the environment
Avoid release to the environment.
Advice on general occupational hygiene Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas. Wash hands after use.
Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended.
Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Explosive atmospheres
Removal of dust deposits.
Flammability hazards
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Incompatible substances or mixtures
Incompatible materials: see section 10. Observe hints for combined storage.
Protect against external exposure, such as
heat, humidity
Consideration of other advice
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Ventilation requirements
Provision of sufficient ventilation.
Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
Storage temperature <40 °C
Packaging compatibilities
Only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No information available.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2,2'-[azobis(1-methylethylidene)]bis[4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole] dihydrochloride
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- 9, fish and tree
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- 274, 335, 375, 601
- Remarks:
- Are not subject to the requirements of ADR/RID/ADN if packed in receptacles of not more than 3 m3 capacity.
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2,2'-[azobis(1-methylethylidene)]bis[4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole] dihydrochloride
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- 9, fish and tree
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- 274, 335, 375, 601
- Remarks:
- Are not subject to the requirements of ADR/RID/ADN if packed in receptacles of not more than 3 m3 capacity.
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2,2'-[azobis(1-methylethylidene)]bis[4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole] dihydrochloride
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- EmS code:
- F-A
- S-F
- Labels:
- 9, fish and tree
- Marine pollutant
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- 274, 335, 966, 967, 969
- Remarks:
- Are not subject to the requirements of IMDG if packed in receptacles of not more than 3 m3 capacity.
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
- Chemical name:
- 2,2'-[azobis(1-methylethylidene)]bis[4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole] dihydrochloride
- Language:
- English
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- 9, fish and tree
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- A97, A158, A179, A197, A215
- Remarks:
- Are not subject to the requirements of ICAO-IATA if packed in receptacles of not more than 3 m3 capacity.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
General ventilation.
Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment) Eye/face protection
Wear eye/face protection.
Hand protection
Material, Material thickness, Breakthrough times of the glove material
these information are not available
Wear suitable gloves.
Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374. Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use.
For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves.
Respiratory protection
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Environmental exposure controls
Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.
Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Self-heating property. >= 3 m3 (Determination of the Relative Self Ignition Temperature according to UN Method N.4)
If heated:
risk of ignition, danger of spontaneous combustion
10.2 Chemical stability
The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure.
See below "Conditions to avoid".
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No known hazardous reactions
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
The product in the delivered form is not dust explosion capable; the enrichment of fine dust however leads to the danger of dust explosion.
10.5 Incompatible materials
oxidisers
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Reasonably anticipated hazardous decomposition products produced as a result of use, storage, spill and heating are not known.
Hazardous combustion products: see section Fire-fighting measures.
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains.
Waste treatment of containers/packagings
Completely emptied packages can be recycled. Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.
Remarks
Please consider the relevant national and regional provisions.
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