Chemical Nam           : 5-Difluoromethoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole

CAS No                       : 97963-62-7

Molecular Weight       : 216.21

Chemical Formula      : C8 H6 F2 N2 OS

3.1    Classification of the substance or mixture            This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)            

Skin Corrosion/Irritation                                             Category 2

Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation                            Category 2

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)         Category 3

            Target Organs – Respiratory system.             3.2       GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements:

May cause respiratory irritation

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Hazard statement(s)

Causes skin irritation

Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statement(s)

                                    Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Inhalation

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

Skin

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention

Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse

Eyes

IF IN EYES: 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

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

None identified

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice: If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye Contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if

symptoms occur.

Ingestion: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if

symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms and

Effects                                                             None reasonably foreseeable.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). Nitrogen oxides (NOx). Sulfur oxides. Hydrogen fluoride.

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid dust formation.

6.2. Environmental precautions: Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

6.3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling: Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation.

Storage: Store in freezer.

1. a) Appearance             Off-white – Light yellow
2. b) Odour No data available
3. c) Odour Threshold No data available
4. d) pH No data available
5. e) Melting point/freezing point 239 – 243 °C / 462.2 – 469.4 °F

1. f) Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available
2. g) Flash point No data available
3. h) Evaporation rate No data available
4. i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
5. j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
6. k) Vapour pressure No data available
7. l) Vapour density No data available
8. m) Relative density No data available
9. n) Water solubility No data available
10. o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available
11. p) Auto-ignition temperature No data available
12. q) Decomposition temperature No data available
13. r) Viscosity No data available
14. s) Explosive properties No data available
15. t) Oxidizing properties No data available

Exposure controls: This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Engineering Measures: Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin and body protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Recommended Filter type: Particle filter. Particulates filter conforming to EN 143.

Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

Reactivity: No data available

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid: Incompatible products.

Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulfur oxides, Hydrogen fluoride                       

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

                      Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing

No data available.

Not data available.

Waste Disposal Methods: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

No data available.

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313: Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Should this product meet EPCRA 311/312 Tier reporting criteria at 40 CFR 370, refer to Section 2 of this SDS for appropriate classifications.

CWA (Clean Water Act)             Not applicable

Clean Air Act                                Not applicable

OSHA – Occupational Safety and

Health Administration                 Not applicable

CERCLA:

This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this material.

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us.