Material Safety Data Sheet
2-AMINO-5-NITRO-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 2-AMINO-5-NITRO-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE
Catalog Numbers:SC-44588

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#6232-92-4
Chemical Name: 2-AMINO-5-NITRO-1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE
Percent  95%min
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
EINECS/ELINCS:
Hazard Codes: not reported.
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram  
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
3.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Nature of decomposition products not known.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate
ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for
disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Further processing of solid materials may result
in the formation of combustible dusts. The potential for combustible dust formation should be taken into consideration
before additional processing occurs.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Non Combustible Solids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Solid
Color:
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure:Not available
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: No data available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Water Solubility: Not available
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available
Molecular Formula: C7H6N4O2
Molecular Weight: 178.15

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity： No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation： No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation: No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: No data available
Aspiration hazard: No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly Investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
SARA 302 Components
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.

Section 16 - Additional Information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Acute Tox. Acute toxicity
Eye Irrit. Eye irritation
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
HMIS Rating
Health hazard: 2
Chronic Health Hazard:
Flammability: 0
Physical Hazard 0
NFPA Rating
Health hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity Hazard: 0
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.