2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

In case of skin contact:

Immediately take off all contaminated clothing and shoes.

OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Immediately remove any contaminated clothing, shoes or stockings.

After contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and plenty of water.

In case of eye contact:

Wash immediately and thoroughly with running water, keeping eyelids regularly raised, for at least 15 minutes. Cold water

may be used. Check for and remove any contact lenses at once. OBTAIN A MEDICAL EXAMINATION.

Protect the eyes with a sterile gauze or a clean, dry handkerchief.

In case of ingestion:

Give nothing to eat or drink.

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

In case of inhalation:

Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Eye irritation

Eye damage

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

In case of accident or unwellness, seek medical advice immediately (show directions for use or safety data sheet if possible).

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water, CO2, foam, chemical powders, according to the materials involved in the fire.

In case of fire, use foam, dry chemical, CO2.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

None in particular.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Do not inhale explosion and combustion gases.

Burning produces heavy smoke.

Advice for fire-fighters

Use suitable breathing apparatus .

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

Move undamaged containers from immediate hazard area if it can be done safely.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear personal protection equipment.

Remove persons to safety.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter into soil/subsoil. Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains.

Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it following local legislation.

In case of gas escape or of entry into waterways, soil or drains, inform the responsible authorities if required.

Suitable material for taking up: dry and inert absorbing material (e.g. vermiculite, sand, earth).

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Suitable material for taking up: dry and inert absorbing material (e.g. vermiculite, sand, earth).

Wash with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes, inhalation of vapours and mists.

Don't use empty container before they have been cleaned.

Before making transfer operations, assure that there aren't any incompatible material residuals in the containers.

Contamined clothing should be changed before entering eating areas.

Do not eat or drink while working.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Incompatible materials:

None in particular.

Instructions as regards storage premises:

Adequately ventilated premises.

Specific end use(s)

Recommendation(s)

Storage Temperature < 25°C

Industrial sector specific solutions:

None in particular.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3077

Shipping

Labels:

Exempted for ADR: No
ADR-Label: 9
ADR-Upper number: 90
ADR-Special Provisions: N/A
ADR-Transport category (Tunnel restriction code): (E)

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride)

Chemical name:

(2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride)

Labels:

IMDG-Stowage Code: Category: A
IMDG-Stowage Note: N/A
IMDG-Sub Risk: N/A
IMDG-Special Provisioning: N/A
IMDG-Page: N/A
IMDG-Label: 9
IMDG-EMS: F-A, S-F
IMDG-MFAG: N/A

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride)

Chemical name:

(2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride)

Labels:

IATA-Passenger Aircraft: 956
IATA-Cargo Aircraft: 956
IATA-Label: 9
IATA-Sub Risk: N/A
IATA-Erg: 9L
IATA-Special Provisioning: N/A

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

No Data Available

Exposure controls

Eye/face protection:

Eye glasses with side protection.

Skin protection:

Chemical protection clothing.

Hand protection:

NBR (nitrile rubber).

Respiratory protection:

Filtering Half-face mask (DIN EN 149).

Hygienic and Technical measures

Not Available

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Data not Available.

Chemical stability

Data not Available.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Burning produces carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.

Conditions to avoid

Data not Available.

Incompatible materials

Data not Available.

Hazardous decomposition products

Data not Available.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Recover, if possible. Send to authorised disposal plants or for incineration under controlled conditions. In so doing, comply with the local and national regulations currently in force.