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Identification

Name:
2-methylimidazole
CAS:
693-98-1
EC/EINECS:
211-765-7

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

H Phrases

  • H360Df : May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.

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Specific health risks

According to IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

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Prohibited for pregnant workers

Substances prohibited for pregnant workers

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Reproductive toxicants ?

Substances classified as toxic for reproduction under Regulation 1272/2008

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances subject to REACH authorization ?

Substances listed in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation, subject to the prior authorisation scheme. To use them after the sunset date, companies must obtain authorisation from ECHA, demonstrating adequate risk control or the absence of viable alternatives.

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REACH Candidates ?

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) identified by ECHA and included on the REACH Candidate List. These are substances with CMR, PBT, vPvB or endocrine disrupting properties liable to be included in Annex XIV (authorisation). Their inclusion generates notification obligations for articles containing them.

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