bromine pentafluoride

CAS 7789-30-2 BrF₅ MW 174.9000 Danger
Flame Over Circle Flame Over Circle
Corrosion Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids
H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Aspiration hazard
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H371 May cause damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse Immediately contaminated CLOTHING and SKIN with plenty of water before removing clothes.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P371+P380+P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P420 Store separately.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL0.1 ppm
NIOSH IDLH1.7 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless to pale-yellow, fuming liquid with a pungent odor.

Boiling Point105°F
Vapor Pressure328 mmHg
Specific Gravity2.48

NFPA 704 Diamond

0
4
3
Health Fire Reactivity

Target Organs

Lungs Skin Eyes

skin irritation, corneal necrosis

Synonyms

bromine fluoride

Data Sources

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