2,2'-[azobis(1-methylethylidene)]bis[4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole dihydrochloride

Guidance on Safe Use

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.

SpecialProvisions

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.