Ethylene dibromide
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Skull and Crossbones
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Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H311 |
Toxic in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H331 |
Toxic if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H350 |
May cause cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H401 |
Toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H411 |
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P262 |
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
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. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
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. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
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)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 20 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 4.4999999999999998E-2 ppm (Ceiling: 0.13 ppm) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 46 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid or solid (below 50°F) with a sweet odor.
| Boiling Point | 268°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 12 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 2.17 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
0
3
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
potential for cancer, mutagenesis; damage to skin eyes, heart, liver, spleen, CNS and reproductive and respiratory systems
Synonyms
1,2-dibromoethane; ethylene bromide; glycol dibromide
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 7839
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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