Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
201-132-3/78-67-1
Name of the chemical
2,2'-dimethyl-2,2'-azodipropiononitrile
Concentration
<=100%
General Information
Version
6.10
Revision date
2024-09-06
Product name
2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
CAS No.
78-67-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H242, H302+H332, H401, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H242
Heating may cause a fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H242 Heating may cause a fire. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P234 Keep only in original container. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Self-reactive chemicals (Type C), H242 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
