Chemical Name: 1-Tetradecylimidazole
Synonyms: N-Tetradecylimidazole
CAS Number: 2456-35-7
Molecular Formula: C17H32N2
Molecular Weight: 264.45 g/mol
Recommended Use: Surfactant, corrosion inhibitor, specialty chemical intermediate.
Supplier Identification: Industrial chemical manufacturers, specialty reagents suppliers.
Emergency Telephone: Local poison control center or chemical emergency hotline.
Classification: Irritant to skin and eyes, may be harmful if swallowed, suspected respiratory irritant.
Hazard Symbols: GHS07 (exclamation mark), GHS05 (corrosive), GHS08 (health hazard).
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful if ingested or inhaled at significant doses.
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eyewear. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust, fumes, or mist. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Potential Acute Health Effects: Eye redness, skin dryness, sore throat, headache.
Potential Chronic Health Effects: Dermatitis, respiratory tract irritation, potential organ toxicity with chronic exposure.
Main Ingredient: 1-Tetradecylimidazole: ≥ 95% by weight.
Impurities: ≤ 5% unspecified organic byproducts
Other Components: No significant non-hazardous additives or stabilizers reported
Allergenic Compounds: None known
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water and soap for several minutes. Get medical help for continued discomfort.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing difficulties occur, provide oxygen and get medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a healthcare professional. Seek immediate medical assistance.
Most Important Symptoms: Itching, redness, coughing, headache, nausea.
Advice for Medical Personnel: Treat symptomatically. Monitor for respiratory distress and provide support as needed.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, foam, CO2, water spray.
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jets can spread chemical.
Specific Hazards: May release nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide upon combustion.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus. Avoid inhaling fumes from combustion.
Advice for Firefighters: Approach fighting fire from upwind to avoid toxic smoke. Cool chemical containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Personal Precautions: Use proper personal protective equipment: gloves, goggles, mask. Evacuate non-essential personnel.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent the chemical from entering drains, soil, surface water. Notify authorities of significant quantities.
Cleanup Methods: Absorb spill with inert material such as sand, earth, or vermiculite. Place in appropriate closed containers for disposal. Clean contaminated area with soap and water.
Decontamination: Ventilate area carefully. Wash hands and exposed skin after cleaning.
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapor or dust. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Use adequate containment to prevent spillage.
Storage: Store in tightly closed, labeled receptacles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunshine and incompatible substances. Keep chemical away from oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Other Precautions: Store out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel.
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limit established.
Monitoring Requirements: Use in area with local exhaust or general ventilation.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure to dust or mist is likely.
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles or safety glasses.
Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), lab coat or long sleeve clothing.
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Physical State: Solid, crystalline powder or flakes
Color: White to off-white
Odor: Faint, characteristic
Melting Point: Approx. 60-65°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes above 270°C
Solubility: Moderately soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, chloroform
Vapor Density: Not applicable (non-volatile)
Flash Point: Above 110°C (closed cup)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Log Kow: not determined, expected moderate
pH (1% solution): 6.0-7.5
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Evaporation Rate: Negligible
Viscosity: Not determined for solid
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong oxidizers, acids or bases.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flames, direct sunlight, moisture.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong acids or bases.
Decomposition Products: Hazardous fumes of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide can occur if burned or heated excessively.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): not established, estimated moderately toxic. No human data available.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation, redness, possible dermatitis on prolonged exposure.
Eye Damage/Irritation: Moderate to severe irritation.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not enough data, but chemical structure suggests low potential for sensitization.
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dryness, cracking, inflammation of skin, or respiratory discomfort.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or EU.
Reproductive Toxicity: No studies found.
Other Data: Avoid unnecessary exposure. Contact with sensitive individuals may trigger allergic-like reactions.
Aquatic Toxicity: Not fully established. Imidazole derivatives can show moderate toxicity to aquatic organisms. Avoid discharge to waterways.
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable; may persist for significant duration in environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Possible bioaccumulation due to moderate hydrophobic character.
Mobility in Soil: Moderately mobile; may bind to soil particles.
Other Adverse Effects: Large spills may have damaging effects on aquatic life and potential for harm to plants by soil contamination.
Recommended Disposal Method: Incinerate in licensed facility or dispose of as hazardous waste according to local, regional, and federal regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of packaging as hazardous waste. Clean thoroughly if recycling.
Precautions: Avoid release to the environment. Consult a licensed waste disposal provider for guidance.
UN Number: Not assigned for small scale use
Proper Shipping Name: Chemical, not otherwise specified
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated for ground or sea transport. May require shipping as toxic solid for larger quantities.
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Avoid mechanical shock, rough handling. Ship in tightly closed containers.
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as a marine pollutant, but spills could harm aquatic life.
TSCA Status (US): Listed or regulated
EU REACH: Registration required for quantities above 1 tonne/year. Check European Chemical Agency guidance.
Other International Inventories: Subject to chemical notification in Canada, Japan, Australia, and Korea.
OSHA (US): Produced substance may require hazard communication labeling.
SARA Title III (US): Not identified as an extremely hazardous substance.
WHMIS (Canada): Controlled product, may require workplace labeling.
Hazard Pictograms: Exclamation mark, health hazard as per GHS guidelines.
Other Regulations: Local and national regulations on workplace exposure and environmental limits may apply.
