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CAS Number: 7699-45-8
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93-3032
Zinc › Zinc bromide, 98+%| CAS Number: | 7699-45-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011294 |
| Molecular Formula: | Br2Zn |
| Molecular Weight: | 225.19 |
| Chemical Formula: | ZnBr2 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Stability: hygroscopic
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 394°C, boiling point 650°C, density 4.201
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Zinc bromide, 98+% |
| Product Number: | 93-3032 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7699-45-8 |
| Formula: | ZnBr2 |
| EINECS Number: | 231-718-4 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Zinc dibromide |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7699-45-8 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Corrosive irritant, causing skin and eye burns, cough, breathing difficulty, nausea and vomiting. Bromide exposure may cause central nervous system effects and skin rashes. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust. |
| Eye Contact: | Causes redness, pain, and blurred vision. Splashes from solutions may cause eye damage. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes severe irritation, skin burns and ulcerations. Solutions are corrosive. Symptoms include redness and pain. |
| Inhalation: | Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Causes corrosion to the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Inhalation of causes burning sensation, coughing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause drowsiness, mania, coma, and delayed death. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Repeated skin contact can cause varying degrees of problems ranging from dermatitis to ulcerations. Repeated Inhalation can cause occupational asthma. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| 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 | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None. Material is non-flammable. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is 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: | none |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store solid in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Handle under a dry atmosphere of air or nitrogen. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may degrade the product. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| 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: | Solid may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the solid in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators 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 | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 225.19 |
| Melting Point: | 394°C |
| Boiling Point: | 650°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 4.201 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 447g/100cc (20°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | hygroscopic |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with moisture |
| Incompatibility: | water, active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Rat Ascites tumor; Cytogenetic analysis: 800 mg/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | no data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Corrosive solids, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1759 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Corrosive solid, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1759 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: Reportable under SARA 313. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| 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: | 6/11/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 7/29/2011 |
