| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. | |
| [Ingestion] Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended. | |
| [Inhalation] If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with large amounts of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. At the same time, remove contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern. | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. | |
| [Appearance] Crystals. Odorless. | |
| [Solubility in water] Slightly soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 147 - 149 | |
| [Density] 1.316 g/cm3 | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 5.05 | |
| [Usage] Medication, fungicide. | |
| [Product Name] Diphenyl-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-imidazolylmethane | |
| [Synonyms] 1-(2-Chlorophenyl)diphenyl-1-Imidazolylmethane 1-(o-Chloro-alpha,alpha-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole 1-[(2-Chlorophenyl)-di(phenyl)methyl]imidazole Canesten | |
| [CAS] 23593-75-1 | |
| [Formula] C22H17ClN2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 344.84 | |
| [EINECS] 245-764-8 | |
| [RTECS] NI4377000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | |
| [Merck] 12,2478 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 622318 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-23-04-00291 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. |