| [Flash Point] 273 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. | |
| [Inhalation] If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. | |
| [Eyes] In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. | |
| [Storage] Keep tightly closed. | |
| [Inhalation] Harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through skin. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] Harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Hazards] Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] 20/21/22 40 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. | |
| [Respirators] Government approved respirator. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Harmful. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Possible carcinogen. Possible mutagen. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 1E-10 (25 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 11.66 (pKb) | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 77.3 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Used to treat protozoal infections, such as amebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis. | |
| [Product Name] 1-[2-(Ethylsulfonyl)ethyl]-2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole | |
| [Synonyms] 1-(2-(Ethylsulfonyl)ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole Ethyl [2-(2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl)ethyl] sulfone | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_19387-91-8.htm">19387-91-8 | |
| [Formula] C8H13N3O4S | |
| [Molecular Weight] 247.28 | |
| [EINECS] 243-014-4 | |
| [RTECS] NI6255000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector | |
| [Merck] 12,9588 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 618182 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-23-05-00067 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. | |
| [Stability] Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. |
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