1-ethyl-1H-imidazole

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· Description of first aid measures

· General information:

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48

hours after the accident.

· After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

· After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

· After swallowing: Call for a doctor immediately.

· Information for doctor:

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No further relevant information available.

Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: No special measures required.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

Use neutralising agent.

Handling and storage

· Handling:

· Precautions for safe handling No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.

· Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.

· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3267

Shipping

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

3267

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3267

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

3267 CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(1-Ethylimidazole)

Chemical name:

1-ethyl-1H-imidazole

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3267

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

3267 CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(1-Ethylimidazole)

Chemical name:

1-ethyl-1H-imidazole

Labels:

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Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.

· Control parameters

· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.

· Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Avoid contact with the skin.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

· Respiratory protection: Not required.

· Protection of hands:

SProtective gloves

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/

the chemical mixture.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the

degradation

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality

and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove material

The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

· Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles9

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity No further relevant information available.

· Chemical stability

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

· Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

· Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

· Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

· European waste catalogue

HP 4 Irritant - skin irritation and eye damage

HP 6 Acute Toxicity

HP 14 Ecotoxic

· Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.