Product Identification

Product Name

Vinylimidazole

Synonyms

1-Ethenylimidazole
Lufixan
Vinylimidazole

CAS

1072-63-5

Formula

C5H6N2

Molecular Weight

94.12

EINECS

214-012-0

Beilstein/Gmelin

105321

Beilstein Reference

5-23-04-00264

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point

-50

Boiling Point

190 - 194

Density

1.0414 g/cm3 (20 C)

Refractive Index

1.53 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

See Inhalation.

Inhalation

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.

Skin

Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.

EC Risk Phrase

R 22 34 41

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39 45

UN (DOT)

3267

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

84

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water spray. Large Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.

Fire Potential

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

ELIMINATE all ignition sources. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

Transport Information

UN Number

3267

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.