2-Methylimidazole

CAS Number

693-98-1

Synonym

1H-Imidazole, 2-methyl-; imidazole, 2-methyl-; 2 methylglyoxaline

Occurrence/Use

Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, photographic and photothermographic chemicals, dyes, pigments, agricultural chemicals, and rubber; polymerization accelerator, hardener for epoxy resin systems, component of polymers; dyeing auxiliary for acrylic fibres and plastic foams

2-Methylimidazole

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer:	Currently listed

Cancer

Listed as causing:	Cancer
Date of Listing:	06/22/2012
Basis for Listing:	Labor Code

Public notices related to this chemical:

Notice of Intent to List: Benzophenone, Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), Diethanolamine and 2-Methylimidazole as Known to the State to Cause Cancer
Benzophenone, Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), Diethanolamine and 2-Methylimidazole Listed Effective June 22, 2012 as Known to the State to Cause Cancer