2,2'-azobis[2-methylpropionamidine] dihydrochloride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General information: Immediately remove any clothing contaminated by the product.

· After inhalation:

Supply fresh air and call for doctor for safety reasons.

· After skin contact:

Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.

· After swallowing:

Do not induce vomiting! Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. Instantly call 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

Carbon dioxide (CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray/fog. Fight larger fires with water spray/fog or alcohol-resistant foam.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents

Water with a full water jet.

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Can be released in case of fire:

Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective suit.

· Additional information

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective clothing and keep away unprotected persons. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid causing dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Remove all ignition sources.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow to enter drainage system, surface or ground water.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Ensure adequate ventilation. Collect mechanically. Send for recovery or disposal in suitable containers. Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.

· Reference to other sections

See Section for information on personal protection equipment.

Handling and storage

· Precautions for safe handling

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Prevent formation of dust. Any deposit of dust which cannot be avoided must be removed regularly. Do not breathe dust. Make sure that all applicable workplace limits are observed.

· Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture. Protect from heat. Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:

Observe all local and national regulations for storage of water polluting products.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from foodstuffs. Store away from oxidizers. Do not store together with strong acids.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Do not seal container gastight. Store under dry conditions. Recommended storage temperature: < 40 °C

· Specific end use(s)

No further relevant information available.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3088

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

UN3088 SELF-HEATING SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(2,2'-azobis[2-methylpropionamidine]dihydrochloride),
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS

Chemical name:

2,2'-azobis[2-methylpropionamidine]dihydrochloride

Language:

English

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SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

UN 3088

Shipping

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 3088

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

SELF-HEATING SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (2,2'-azobis[2-methylpropionamidine]dihydrochloride),
MARINE POLLUTANT

Chemical name:

2,2'-azobis[2-methylpropionamidine]dihydrochloride

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Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 3088

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

SELF-HEATING SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (2,2'-azobis[2-methylpropionamidine]dihydrochloride)

Chemical name:

2,2'-azobis[2-methylpropionamidine]dihydrochloride

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Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

ADR
· Excepted quantities (EQ): E2
· Limited quantities (LQ): 0
· Transport category: 2
· Tunnel restriction code: D/E

Exposure controls / personal protection

· Control parameters

· Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:

Observe all workplace limits for dust.

· Additional information:

The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis.

· Exposure controls

· Personal protective equipment

· General protective and hygienic measures

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Do not inhale dust / smoke / mist. Immediately remove any clothing contaminated by the product. Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work. Use skin protection cream for preventive skin protection.

· Breathing equipment:

Not necessary if room is well-ventilated. If all workplace limits are observed and good ventilation is ensured, no special precautions necessary.

· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves

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

To avoid skin problems reduce the wearing of gloves to the required minimum.

· Penetration time of glove material

Protective gloves should be replaced at first signs of wear. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

· Eye protection:

Safety glasses

· Body protection:

Protective work clothing Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure.

Stability and reactivity

· Chemical stability

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications. Stable at ambient temperature. Decomposes before melting. Self-accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT): > 75 °C

· Possibility of hazardous reactions

Product reacts with persulfates under formation of water insoluble compounds, which, when dry, are very explosive. Mixing with persulfates must be avoided. Product reacts with persulfates under formation of water insoluble compounds, which, when dry, are very explosive. Mixing with persulfates must be avoided.

· Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

· Incompatible materials:

Strong acids, Strong oxidizing agents

· Hazardous decomposition products:

Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Poisonous gases/vapours

Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

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

· Waste disposal key number:

According to local/national regulations.

· Uncleaned packagings:

· Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.