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93-1385

Aluminum › Aluminum bromide, 99%

Stability: moisture sensitive

Safety: Hazardous

Physical Characteristics: melting point 97.5°C, boiling point 268°C, density 2.64

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Aluminum bromide, 99%
Product Number:	93-1385
CAS Registry Number:	7727-15-3
Formula:	AlBr3
EINECS Number:	231-779-7
Chemical Family:	metal halide
Synonym:	Aluminum tribromide

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound	7727-15-3	100	2mg/m3 (as Al	no data

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Material hydrolyzes in contact with moisture releasing toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen bromide and aqueous hydrobromic acid.
Primary Routes of Exposure:	Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact:	Causes burns to the eyes.
Skin Contact:	Causes caustic burns to the skin.
Inhalation:	Forms hydrogen bromide in the presence of moisture. Inhalation leads to burns of the respiratory tract.
Ingestion:	Ingestion is unlikely due to pungent choking odor. Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Health Effects:	Corrosive to skin, eyes and respiratory tract and causes eye, skin burns, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), and pulmonary edema
Chronic Health Effects:	No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP:	No
IARC:	No
OSHA:	No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure:	Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Exposure:	Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
Inhalation:	Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion:	Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:	none
Autoignition Temperature:	none
Explosion Limits:	none
Extinguishing Medium:	none required
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic bromine and hydrobromic acid fumes.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate and swept up.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture. If possible, handle material in an efficient fume hood. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere will lead to degradation of the product.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:	Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:	Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation:	If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator:	In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection:	No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:	white to off-white lumps
Molecular Weight:	266.71
Melting Point:	97.5°C
Boiling Point:	268°C
Vapor Pressure:	1mm (81.3°C)
Specific Gravity:	2.64
Odor:	Pungent odor
Solubility in Water:	Reacts with water

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization:	no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:	contact with moisture
Incompatibility:	Water and active metals
Decomposition Products:	with moisture: hydrogen bromide, and aluminum oxide

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	Oral (rat); LD50: 1598 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 815 mg/kg. Oral (mouse): LD50: 1623 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse): LD50: 1068 mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects:	No data available
Mutagenic Effects:	No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:	No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:	No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:	Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):	Aluminum bromide, anhydrous
Hazard Class (CFR):	8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):	NA
Packaging Group (CFR):	II
UN ID Number (CFR):	UN# 1725
Shipping Name (IATA):	Aluminum bromide, anhydrous
Hazard Class (IATA):	8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Packaging Group (IATA):	II
UN ID Number (IATA):	UN# 1725

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:	Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):	Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:	none
Third Ingredient:	none

SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer:	The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
Preparation Date:	3/20/2001
Revision Date:	3/09/2004