Product Name: Disodium 1-(2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl)-1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide
Chemical Type: Surfactant, quaternary ammonium salt, intended for chemical, research, and industrial applications.
Other Names: Disodium Undecyl Imidazolium Hydroxide; Disodium Undecylimidazoline Derivative
Company Contact: Customer support should be reached immediately for safety guidance, supply chain, and material traceability.
Emergency Telephone: Emergency services or local poison centers handle exposure incidents involving this chemical.
Recommended Use: Laboratory procedures, surfactant blends, industrial and research chemical synthesis.
Restrictions: Use is not approved for food, pharmaceutical, or personal health products; field personnel and untrained consumers must avoid unsupervised contact.
UN Number: Provided by shipping documentation and regulatory transport agencies depending on batch purity.
GHS Classification: Eye irritant (Category 2A), Skin irritant (Category 2), Acute toxicity (oral, Category 4), Acute aquatic hazard (Category 2).
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye and skin irritation; toxic if swallowed; harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Occupational staff or lab workers can develop irritation at points of contact, especially if exposure occurs repeatedly.
Signal Word: Warning
Pictogram: Exclamation mark, environment (aquatic hazard symbol).
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhaling mist or dust; keep away from eyes, skin, and clothing; do not eat or drink during handling; always wash hands thoroughly after use.
Emergency Overview: Corrosive liquid or powder; inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation; ingestion can have toxic effects; ensures hazard controls at every stage.
Symptoms: Eye redness, tearing, burning; skin redness, swelling, rash; stomach pain or vomiting if swallowed; shortness of breath following inhalation.
Chemical Identity: Disodium 1-(2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl)-1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide
CAS Number: Provided domestically by supplier on request; not widely cataloged in open databases as of current reporting.
Synonyms: Not commonly available; chemical structure defines key hazards.
Impurities/Additives: Trace sodium salts, by-product imidazolium derivatives, water content dependent on manufacturing process.
Purity: Industrial-grade material typically shows purity above 97%, with trace contaminants under strict inventory and batch tracking for user safety.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes immediately with running water for 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart for complete flushing; medical evaluation required for moderate to severe symptoms or if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Strip contaminated clothing; flush skin violently with soap and water; seek medical attention if burning or rash emerges.
Inhalation: Move exposed person to open air without delay; monitor breathing and supply oxygen if available; emergency medical attention recommended for persistent coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting; rinse mouth repeatedly; offer small sips of water only if the person is fully conscious; immediate clinical assessment necessary due to risk of corrosive injury and systemic toxicity.
Notes for Physician: Manage symptomatically; monitor for respiratory distress and gastrointestinal damage; supportive care may require hospitalization.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, or water spray in large quantities; use extinguishers approved for chemical fires; do not allow contaminated runoff to spill into municipal drains.
Specific Hazards: Combustion or thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes, including oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, or other organic by-products.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full chemical protective clothing and a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus; trained personnel only.
Firefighting Instructions: Avoid inhaling smoke; isolate fire scene and ventilate enclosed areas to reduce gas accumulation; remove unaffected materials if safe.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Imidazolium derivatives, sodium compounds, unidentified toxic gases possible during extreme heating or open fire conditions.
Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing, splash goggles, rubber gloves, and chemical-resistant boots; restrict area until cleanup is finished.
Environmental Precautions: Stop further leakage; prevent entry into waterways, storm drains, or soil to limit long-term ecological harm.
Spill Containment: Soak up small spills with non-combustible absorbents (vermiculite, sand, clay); place all waste and cleaning material in sealed chemical waste drums.
Cleanup Methods: Wash area thoroughly with water and approved detergents; ventilate affected location; report incidents to environmental health and safety manager.
Waste Disposal: Comply with local regulatory reporting and hazard waste transfer; incinerate or landfill approved chemical residues as per jurisdictional guidelines.
Safe Handling: Keep container tightly closed except during removal; avoid formation or dispersion of aerosols, dust, or vapor; refrain from direct skin or eye contact; utilize standard chemical fume hoods and splash guards.
General Hygiene: Wash thoroughly before eating, smoking, or using restroom; never reuse containers for other chemicals or household items.
Storage Requirements: Store at controlled room temperature, ideally below 25°C, away from heat sources and open flames; segregate from oxidizers, acids, and food products; keep material in original labeled containers, upright, in locked chemical storage cabinets.
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, oxidizing materials, halogenated agents, organic anhydrides.
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation and local exhaust in operational zones; splash shields and glove boxes where feasible.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles with side shields, laboratory coats or aprons, and closed footwear; use certified respirators during risk of powder or aerosol exposure.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for this specific compound; employers monitor for skin, eye, and inhalation tolerance.
Environmental Controls: Regular inspections of fume hoods, storage cabinets, and waste lines; spill response kits within immediate reach.
Special Instructions: Remove contaminated PPE promptly; decontaminate reusable equipment and discard single-use items as hazardous waste.
Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow powder or granular solid; sometimes supplied as aqueous solution.
Odor: Mild, possibly soapy or organic.
Odor Threshold: Not well-defined; vapor formation limited under usual environmental conditions.
pH: Strongly basic in solution, usually pH 11-13 at 1% w/v.
Boiling Point: Decomposes before reaching boiling temperature under atmospheric pressure.
Melting Point: Unknown, decomposition may occur before phase transition.
Solubility: Freely soluble in water; limited solubility in organic solvents.
Density: Approximately 1.1-1.2 g/cm³ for solid form, varies in solution.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature.
Partition Coefficient: Not determined for this salt; surfactant nature implies higher distribution in aqueous environments.
Appearance Transitions: May discolor under extreme heat or strong exposure to oxidizing agents.
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and use conditions; moisture and atmospheric carbon dioxide may cause degradation over extended periods.
Hazardous Reactions: May react vigorously with acids, liberating heat and possibly hazardous by-products including imidazolium breakdown products.
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, open flame, acid exposure, contact with aluminum or soft metals.
Incompatible Materials: Acid halides, anhydrides, chloroformates, and strong oxidizers; incompatible storage or mixing elevates risk of violent chemical change.
Decomposition Products: Imidazolium derivatives, sodium oxides, carbon monoxide or dioxide, short-chain organic acids in poorly-controlled fire or heat scenarios.
Acute Toxicity: Toxic effects reported in animal studies at moderate oral doses; skin and eye contact produce distinct irritation and potential corrosive effects.
Route-Specific Effects: Inhalation causes burning sensations and cough; skin exposure develops redness, rash, sometimes blisters; ingestion results in digestive discomfort, vomiting, risk of systemic toxicity depending on volume.
Chronic Exposure: Extended or repeated exposure raises risk of dermatitis, respiratory condition, and sensitivity; accidental ingestion or unrestricted handling calls for ongoing health monitoring.
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Long-term studies not available for this compound; general class listed as not expected to be carcinogenic.
Sensitization: Repeated or excessive skin contact can produce allergic response or immune-mediated dermatitis.
Ecotoxicity: Moderate to high hazard to aquatic organisms; acute LC50 and EC50 values point to the need for controlled industrial effluent management; adverse outcomes for fish and invertebrates stemming from surfactant nature.
Environmental Fate: Breakdown in soil and water exists but can be slow under real-world pond or ground conditions; persistent residues may contaminate groundwater and sediments.
Bioaccumulation: Low evidence of significant bioaccumulation factoring in water solubility and chemical class.
Mobility: Spills disperse rapidly in water, less likely to bind tightly to soil particles; runoff precautions strictly followed around drainage systems and open waterways.
Persistence: Compound and major breakdown products retain biological activity for weeks to months depending on temperature and sunlight levels.
Disposal Methods: Gather all spill residues, process waste, and container materials separately from general or municipal waste; contract specialized hazardous waste handlers for incineration or deep burial at certified sites.
Regulatory Compliance: All wastes must meet local, regional, and national chemical disposal regulations; detailed documentation of disposal kept by facility EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) officers.
Container Cleaning: Deface chemical labels and triple rinse prior to recycling or incineration; avoid repurposing any used packaging.
Sewer Disposal: Strictly prohibited unless pretreated to neutralize basicity and eliminate toxic residues; consultation with municipal authorities required.
Reuse and Recycling: Not recommended due to contamination and unpredictable environmental impact.
UN Classification: Classification tied to chemical content, purity, and quantity as per latest Dangerous Goods List.
Transport Hazard Classes: 8 (Corrosive), subsidiary risks based on specific highway, rail, air, or shipping mode.
Packing Group: II-III depending on accidental exposure and leak risk.
Labeling Requirements: “Corrosive” symbol, proper shipping description, hazard ID, and emergency contact details placed directly on outer packaging.
Special Precautions: Keep dry during transit; separate from acids, oxidizers, incompatible chemicals; detailed manifest and emergency contact card accompany all shipments.
Environmental Transport Precautions: Use impervious liners, overpack drums; prevent ground or water contamination during transit accidents.
Inventory Status: User or distributor must ensure compliance with national chemicals registry (TSCA, ECHA, REACH, etc.); some regions require notification of continued use.
Hazard Symbols: GHS corrosive, irritant, and aquatic hazard icons mandated by labeling regulations.
Risk Phrases: “Harmful if swallowed”, “Irritating to skin and eyes”, “Dangerous for the environment”.
Regulatory Controls: Use authorized only in professional industries; access strictly controlled; workplace must provide up-to-date hazard communication and staff PPE training procedures.
Other Legislation: Facility must adhere to chemical storage laws, workplace exposure limits, and annual safety audits for regulatory authorities; written chemical handling SOPs provided and reviewed at regular intervals.
