| [Flash Point] 96 | |
| [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. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Ingestion] Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 22 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36/37/39 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: 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: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. | |
| [Appearance] Yellow liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 16 - 19 | |
| [Boiling Point] 244 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.05 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.0183 g/cm3 (17 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 10.79 (pKb) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] .78 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 46.1 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Antidot for ethylene glycol poisoning treatment. | |
| [Vapor Density] 2.83 | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.4895 (16.7 C) | |
| [Product Name] Fomepizol | |
| [Synonyms] 4-Methyl-1H-pyrazole 4-Methylpyrazole 4-MP Fomepizole | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7554-65-6.htm">7554-65-6 | |
| [Formula] C4H6N2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 82.1 | |
| [EINECS] 231-445-0 | |
| [RTECS] UQ7350000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Merck] 13,4242 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 105204 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-23-05-00031 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents - strong acids - acid chlorides. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen. |
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