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CAS Number: 7726-95-6
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93-3501
Bromine › Bromine (99.5%)| CAS Number: | 7726-95-6 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00010896 |
| Molecular Formula: | Br |
| Molecular Weight: | 159.82 |
| Chemical Formula: | Br2 |
| Color and Form: | dark red liq. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point -7.25°C, boiling point 58.8°C, density 3.12
Transportation: Boat, truck. See MSDS sheet.
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Bromine (99.5%) |
| Product Number: | 93-3501 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7726-95-6 |
| Formula: | Br2 |
| EINECS Number: | 231-778-1 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | Dibromine |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7726-95-6 | 100 | 0.1ppm | 0.7mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Danger: Poison. Both liquid and vapor are corrosive to all body tissues and may cause serious burns, headache, cough, nosebleed, vertigo, pulmonary edema, and abdominal pain. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Inhalation, eyes, skin, ingestion |
| Eye Contact: | Corrosive. Can cause blurred vision, redness, pain, severe tissue burns and eye damage. |
| Skin Contact: | Corrosive! Symptoms may include skin discoloration, pain, serious burns, blistering, and slow healing ulcers. |
| Inhalation: | Inhalation may cause serious burns, headache, cough, nosebleed, vertigo, pulmonary edema, and abdominal pain. |
| Ingestion: | Corrosive! Sore throat, vomiting and abdominal spasms may occur. Lethal dose is quite low. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Very toxic. Bromine is corrosive to all body tissue, resulting in pain, burns, pulmonary edema, and abdominal pain |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Pulmonary edema, pneumonia, diarrhea, and rashes may be delayed complications of severe exposures. |
| 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 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 | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Ventilate and evacuate area. Qualified clean-up personnel require protective clothing and respiratory protection from vapors. Small spills may be flushed with sodium bisulfite or sodium thiosulfate solution. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed bottle in a cool place. Handle material in an efficient fume hood. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear safety glasses. If pouring or transferring this substance wear a face shield for additional protection. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| 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: | Protective apron suggested |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | dark red liq. |
| Molecular Weight: | 159.82 |
| Melting Point: | -7.25°C |
| Boiling Point: | 58.8°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 3.12 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | slightly soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Corrodes most metals |
| Incompatibility: | finely divided metals, titanium powder, iodides, reducing agents, hydrazine, alkenes, acetylene, carbonyls, alcohols. |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (Human); LDLo: 14 mg/kg. Inhalation (Human); LCLo: 1000 ppm. Oral (rat); LD50: 2600 mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); LC50: 2700 mg/m3. Oral (mouse); LD50: 3100 mg/kg. Inhalation (mouse); LD50: 750 ppm/9M. Oral (rabbit); LD50: 4160 mg/kg. Inhalation (rabbit); LCLo: 180 ppm/6.5H. Oral (guinea pig); LD50: 5500 mg/kg. Oral (mammal-species unspecified); LD50: 440 mg/kg. Inhalation (rat); TCLo: 1400 ug/m3/17W-I. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| 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. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in 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): | Bromine |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 (inhalation hazard) |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | I |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1744 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | PROHIBITED |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | 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: | 3/20/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 7/28/2011 |
