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Thallium bromide is a yellow-white solid and hygroscopic. It is similar to silver bromide. It gets darker when light shines on it. It is very toxic, like all thallium compounds. It does not dissolve in water. Thallium bromide is used in gamma ray and x-ray detectors and also in semiconductors. Prolonged period of exposure to thallium compounds has been reported to cause adverse health effects such as joint pain, severe pain in legs, loss of appetite, fatigue, and albuminuria.

Mixed crystals with thallium iodide for infrared radiation transmitters used in military detection devices.

R26/28:Very Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed .
R33:Danger of cumulative effects.
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .

S13:Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs .
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet .

Poison by ingestion and subcutaneous routes. Reacts violently with Na, K. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Brand T1. See also BROMIDES and THALLIUM COMPOUNDS.