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CAS Number: 7784-33-0
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93-3308
Arsenic › Arsenic(III) bromide (99.9%-As)| CAS Number: | 7784-33-0 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00014164 |
| Molecular Formula: | AsBr3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 314.65 |
| Chemical Formula: | AsBr3 |
| Color and Form: | colorless to yellow lumps |
| Note: |
Stability: moisture sensitive
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 32.8°C, boiling point 221°C, density 3.54
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Arsenic (III) bromide (99.9%-As) |
| Product Number: | 93-3308 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7784-33-0 |
| Formula: | AsBr3 |
| EINECS Number: | 232-057-4 |
| Chemical Family: | metal halide |
| Synonym: | Arsenous bromide, Tribromoarsine |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7784-33-0 | 100 | 0.01mg/m3 (as As) | 0.01mg/m3 (as As) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin. May cause cancer. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Severe irritant to the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Severe irritation of the skin. Danger of serious damage to health through prolonged exposure in contact with skin. |
| Inhalation: | Toxic through inhalation. Inhalation of dust may cause arsenic poisoning. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic through ingestion. Ingestion may lead to nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, low blood pressure, shock, coma, and death. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin. May cause cancer. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Prolonged exposure to arsenic compounds may cause loss of appetite, dermatitis, diarrhea, kidney and liver damage, nervous disorders, and cancer of the skin, lungs, and liver. |
| NTP: | yes |
| IARC: | Yes |
| OSHA: | Yes |
| 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 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, as well as toxic dusts containing arsenic. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| 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 | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing. |
| Ventilation: | This product should only be handled 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 | |
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| Color and Form: | colorless to yellow lumps |
| Molecular Weight: | 314.65 |
| Melting Point: | 32.8°C |
| Boiling Point: | 221°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.54 |
| Odor: | Pungent odor |
| Solubility in Water: | reacts with water |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | moisture sensitive |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with moisture |
| Incompatibility: | water, mineral acids, oxidizing agents and active metals |
| Decomposition Products: | with moisture: hydrogen bromide, and arsenic oxybromide |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | No specific information available on this product. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Carcinogen (as As) |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release into the environment. |
| 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): | Arsenic bromide |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1555 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Arsenic bromide |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1555 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound see Category Code N020 for reporting. |
| 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: | 3/20/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 8/02/2011 |
