Product Name: Imazalil Sulfate
Chemical Name: (RS)-1-(β-allyloxy-2,4-dichlorophenethyl)imidazole sulfate
Synonyms: Enilconazole sulfate, Imaverol sulfate, Fungaflor sulfate
Chemical Formula: C14H14Cl2N2O·H2SO4
CAS Number: 35554-44-0
Recommended Use: Fungicide for agricultural and post-harvest treatment
Company Information: Manufacturer contact details, phone number, and emergency contact information should be provided on the label
Emergency Overview: Yellowish cream powder with mild odor, used mainly as a plant protection agent
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Irritant Category 2, Eye Irritant Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Category 3
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves and eye protection, use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area, avoid release to environment
Health Effects: Exposure may lead to nausea, headache, skin/eye redness, and respiratory discomfort
Main Ingredient: Imazalil sulfate, concentration typically 97% or greater
Impurities: Residuals below 3%, includes related imidazoles and trace solvents
Molecular Weight: 497.3 g/mol
Other components: Inert carriers, stabilizers
Purity Standard: Technical grade, agricultural or laboratory use
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately, wash skin with plenty of soap and water, seek medical advice if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical advice if symptoms worsen
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek urgent medical help, show label if possible
Most Important Symptoms: Burning sensation, coughing, redness, stomach pain, allergic skin reactions may occur in some individuals
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam, water fog
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use direct water stream as chemical may spread
Special Hazards: Hazardous decomposition products may include carbon oxides, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective suit
Further Advice: Keep containers cool with water spray, prevent runoff from entering drains and watercourses
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment, avoid dust formation, avoid breathing vapors, provide adequate ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage, do not let chemical enter drains or natural water bodies
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up and shovel material into containers, avoid raising dust, dispose in compliance with local regulations, ventilate area, wash spill site after material pickup
Handling: Use in well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling, use appropriate PPE
Storage Conditions: Store locked up, keep container tightly closed, store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible chemicals such as strong acids, bases, oxidizers
Storage Temperature: Maintain recommended range between 2°C to 30°C, keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
Packaging: Use corrosion-resistant packaging, label all containers clearly
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH PELs, use good workplace exposure practices
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust and general ventilation to reduce airborne exposure
Personal Protection: Wear protective gloves (nitrile or neoprene), chemical safety goggles, lab coat or apron, face shield where splash risk exists, dust mask or respirator if dust generation likely
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands immediately after handling, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, avoid eating and drinking during use
Physical State: Solid, crystalline powder
Color: Yellow to off-white
Odor: Mild to negligible
Melting Point: 160°C - 165°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not flammable
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, slightly soluble in acetone
pH: Typically 3.0 to 4.5 in aqueous solution
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Relative Density: 1.4 - 1.6 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow): 3.31
Explosive Properties: Not explosive
Oxidizing Properties: Not an oxidizer
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and normal handling conditions
Reactivity: Inert toward most common materials, reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, sulfur oxides
Polymerization: Will not occur under proper conditions
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizers, high temperatures may lead to decomposition
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) 151 mg/kg, Dermal LD50 (rat) >2,000 mg/kg, Inhalation LC50 (rat) not established
Skin Irritation: Causes moderate skin irritation on contact
Eye Irritation: Causes significant eye irritation, may lead to severe redness and watering
Sensitization: Possible skin sensitizer in predisposed individuals
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may affect liver and thyroid function in animal studies
Carcinogenicity: Imazalil is not classified as carcinogenic by IARC or US EPA
Mutagenicity: Not mutagenic in standard tests
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of adverse reproductive effects in animal studies
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic life, especially fish and invertebrates; EC50 (Daphnia magna, 48h) 0.26 mg/L, LC50 (Fish, 96h) 2.9 mg/L
Environmental Fate: Moderately persistent, low mobility in soil, risk of leaching to groundwater is low
Bioaccumulation: Moderate potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms
Degradation: Biodegradable under aerobic conditions, slower under anaerobic conditions, forms less toxic metabolites over time
Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, do not discharge into drains, waterways, or soil
Container Disposal: Triple rinse empty containers, puncture, and send to approved waste site, do not reuse containers
Special Handling: Clean equipment thoroughly after use, collect washings to avoid environmental contamination
Recommended Methods: Incineration in controlled facilities or chemical degradation under expert supervision
UN Number: 3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (contains Imazalil sulfate)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles)
Packing Group: III
Label Requirement: Environmentally hazardous substances mark required
Special Precautions: Keep separate from food and feedstuffs, ensure containers remain sealed and upright, avoid physical damage and spillage during transit
EU Regulation: Imazalil sulfate classified under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) as Acute Tox Category 4, Aquatic Acute Category 1
US EPA: Registered as agricultural fungicide, subject to tolerance limits and use restrictions
OSHA: Not listed as a hazardous chemical under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
Inventory Status: Listed on TSCA, EINECS, AICS, and other major chemical inventories
Restricted Use: Must comply with specific national or regional pesticide laws, not for use in pharmaceutical or veterinary products without approval
Other Regulations: Safety data compliant with REACH, FIFRA, and GHS labeling standards