2-Imidazolidone hemihydrate Property

Melting point:

58 °C

Boiling point:

100 °C

Density 

1.3 g/cm3 (20 °C)

vapor pressure 

<24 hPa (20 °C)

Flash point:

265 °C

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

form 

Adhering Crystals or Crystalline Powder

color 

White to pale yellow

PH

9-11 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C)

Water Solubility 

950 g/L (20 ºC)

Sensitive 

Hygroscopic

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

62-36

Safety Statements 

36/37-26

WGK Germany 

WGK 1 slightly water endangering

RTECS 

NJ0570000

Autoignition Temperature

420 °C

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29332900

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

2-Imidazolidone hemihydrate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

white to pale yellow adhering crystals

Uses

2-Imidazolidinone hemihydrate is used as a scavenger for formaldehyde. It is utilized for removal of formaldehyde from leather, rubber and textile coating. It is also used as a raw material for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients like azlocillin sodium.