Bromine
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard
Environment
Safety Data Sheets
| Manufacturer | Download |
|---|---|
| Acros Organics | Download PDF |
| Alfa Aesar | Download PDF |
| Sigma Aldrich | Download PDF |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H290 |
May be corrosive to metals | Corrosive to Metals |
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
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 |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P234 |
Keep only in original container. |
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/... |
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. |
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)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P390 |
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P406 |
Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 0.1 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 0.1 ppm |
| NIOSH STEL | 0.3 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 3 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Dark reddish-brown, fuming liquid with suffocating, irritating fumes.
| Boiling Point | 139°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 172 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 3.1023 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
0
3
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
severe irritation of the eyes, mucous membranes, lungs, and skin
Synonyms
molecular bromine
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 24408
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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