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Bromal(115-17-3)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
Bromal
Synonyms
2,2,2-Tribromoacetaldehyde
Tribromoacetaldehyde
CAS
115-17-3
Formula
C2HBr3O
Molecular Weight
280.74
EINECS
204-067-9
RTECS
AB3237500
RTECS Class
Other
Merck
12,1404
Beilstein/Gmelin
1098614
Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-03155

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear, brown liquid.
Solubility in water
Insoluble
Boiling Point
174
Density
3.34 g/cm3
Usage
In medicine, organic synthesis.
Refractive Index
1.584 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents. Consider after ingestion of a potentially life-threatening amount of poison if it can be performed soon after ingestion (generally within 1 hour).
Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical assistance
Skin
Obtain medical assistance. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Obtain medical assistance.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Refrigerator (approx 4 C).
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
May cause irritation.
Inhalation
Harmful if inhaled.
Skin
Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eyes
May cause irritation.
Hazards
When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.
UN (DOT)
2810

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear protective safety goggles or face shield as described in 29 CRF 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin contact should be eliminated by wearing the appropriate chemical protective gloves annd clothing.
Respirators
Not available.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
65
Fire Fighting
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus inpressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and fullprotective gear. Combustible Liquid. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, orchemical foam.
Fire Potential
Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability
No data.
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.
Combustion Products
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number
2810
Hazard Class
6.1
Packing Group
I; II; III
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