Bromo(chloro)methane
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H332 |
Harmful if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
H361 |
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
H370 |
Causes 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 |
H420 |
Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere | Hazardous to the ozone layer |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing 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/... |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously 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. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
P502 |
Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 200 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 200 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2000 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless to pale-yellow liquid with a chloroform-like odor.
| Boiling Point | 155°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 115 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.93 |
Synonyms
bromochloromethane; methylene chlorobromide; methylene bromochloride; mono-chloro-mono-bromo-methane; chloromethylbromide; CB; CBM; Halon 1011
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 6333
- 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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