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Material Safety Data Sheet

Bromine Water, Saturated

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name:
Bromine Water, Saturated
Catalog Numbers:
LC12000
Synonyms:
Bromine Water
Company Identification:
LabChem Inc
200 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Company Phone Number:
(412) 826-5230
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300

Section 2 – Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name: Percent

7732-18-5 Water <96
7726-95-6 Bromine 3.6

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
Appearance: Red-brown solution
Danger! Corrosive. Harmful if inhaled. Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and
respiratory tract burns.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.

Potential Health Effects

Eye:
May cause irreversible eye injury. Vapor or mist may cause irritation and severe burns. Contact with
liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns.
Skin:
May cause severe burns and ulceration.
Ingestion:
Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. May cause
corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.

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Inhalation:
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and
possible coma. May cause pulmonary edema and severe respiratory disturbances.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic exposure may cause dental
erosion.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids
until no evidence of chemical remains. Get medical aid at once. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep
eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. Give conscious victim 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid at once.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid at once. Move victim to fresh air immediately. Give artificial respiration if
necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Not flammable, but reacts with most metals to
form flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature:
Not applicable.
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
NFPA Rating:
CAS# 7732-18-5: H- 0; F- 0; I- 0
CAS# 7726-95-6: Not published.
Explosion Limits:
Lower: n/a Upper: n/a

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

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Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spills with inert material, such as vermiculite or sand, and then place in a suitable container for
disposal. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with
adequate ventilation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Discard contaminated
shoes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers
tightly closed.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety
shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits:
Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA
Water None of the components None of the components None of the components
are on this list. are on this list. are on this list.
Bromine 0.1 ppm TWA; 0.1 ppm TWA; 0.1 ppm TWA;
0.7 mg/m3 TWA 0.7 mg/m3 TWA; 0.7 mg/m3 TWA
3 ppm IDLH

OSHA Vacated PELs:

Bromine: 0.1 ppm TWA; 0.7 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and
face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.
Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are
exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Color: Red-brown
Odor: Pungent odor
pH: 2-3

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Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: 100°C (212°F)
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: Soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: Not applicable

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability:
Bromine vapor is constantly evolved in container. Heat accelerates the process.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Metals, aluminum, ammonia, diethyl ether, acetylene, ethyl phosphine, hydrogen, nickel carbonyl,
nitrogen triiodide, sodium carbide, organics, metal carbonates, metal azide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Bromine fumes, hydrogen bromide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000.
CAS# 7726-95-6: EF9100000.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 7726-95-6:
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 =750 ppm/9M
Inhalation, rat: LC50 =2700 mg/m3
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3100 mg/kg
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 2500 mg/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1700 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop
65.
CAS# 7726-95-6: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop
65.
Epidemiology:
No information found.
Teratogenicity:
No information found.

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Reproductive:
No information found.
Mutagenicity:
No information found.
Neurotoxicity:
No information found.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information found

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT
Shipping Name: Bromine solution
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN1744
Packing Group: PG I (Inhalation Hazard Zone A)

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US Federal
TSCA:
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 7726-95-6 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ):
None of the components are on this list.
CERCLA/SARA Section 313:
This material contains Bromine (CAS# 7726-95-6, 3.58%), which is subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous:
CAS# 7726-95-6 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

US State
State Right to Know:
Bromine can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Regulations:
None.

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European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL:
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7726-95-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List:
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7726-95-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Other Information

MSDS Creation Date: September 28, 1999
Revision Date: October 8, 2009

Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty, express or implied,
is made and LabChem Inc. assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user must determine suitability of this
information for his application.

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