Imiquimod
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Imiquimod
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification
PHYSICAL HAZARDS Not classified
HEALTH HAZARDS
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3
Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Not classified
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements:
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
[Prevention]
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
[Response] IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse
mouth.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
[Storage] Store locked up.
[Disposal] Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
the local government.
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture: Substance
Imiquimod
Components:
Imiquimod
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Percent: >98.0%(LC)(T)
CAS Number: 99011-02-6
Synonyms: 1-Isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine , 4-Amino-1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-
c]quinoline
Chemical Formula: C14H16N4
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Ingestion: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.
A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
Protection of first-aiders:
tight goggles.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Dry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
media:
Specific hazards arising Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
from the chemical: generate poisonous fume.
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, Use extra personal protective equipment (P3 filter respirator for toxic particles). Keep
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Entry to non-involved personnel should
emergency procedures: be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.
containment and cleaning Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with
up: appropriate laws and regulations.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a closed system if possible. Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be
generated.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Packaging material: Comply with laws.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Imiquimod
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied air respirator,
etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government standards and follow
local and national regulations.
Hand protection: Impervious gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solid
Physical state (20°C):
Form: Crystal- Powder
Colour: White - Very pale yellow
Odour: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:294°C
Boiling point/range: No data available
Flash point: No data available
Flammability or explosive
limits:
Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Solubility(ies):
[Water] Very slightly soluble
[Other solvents] No data available
Log Pow: 2.91
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under proper conditions.
Chemical stability:
Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
reactions:
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye No data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
NTP = No data available
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
RTECS Number: NJ5903450
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
No data available
Fish:
Crustacea: No data available
No data available
Algae:
Persistence / degradability: No data available
No data available
Bioaccumulative
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
Log Pow: 2.91
Imiquimod
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law No data available
constant(PaM3/mol):
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system.
Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
6.1: Toxic substance.
Hazards Class:
UN-No: 2811
Proper shipping name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
Packing group: III
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002
and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,
loading and unloading were prescribed.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
