EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Very
toxic by inhalation. Irritating to eyes. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.Lachrymator (substance which increases
the flow of tears).Highly toxic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Contact
may cause irritation, tearing, and burning pain.
Skin:
Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Poison by ingestion.
Inhalation:
May cause burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis,
shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Inhalation of
dust causes severe irritation of the nose and throat. Vapors are
extremely irritating to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure may cause liver damage.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Do NOT allow victim
to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with
the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other
proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
None reported.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike
and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and
highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water fog, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or regular foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage:
No special storage requirements.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 558-13-4:
Eyes:
Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing
is possible.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Crystals
Color: white to pale yellow
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 40 mm Hg @ 96.3 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 189.9 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 88 - 90 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.9609 @ 100C
Molecular Formula: CBr4
Molecular Weight: 331.64
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, lithium,
hexacyclohexcyldilead.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 558-13-4: FG4725000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Carbon tetrabromide -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: CARBON TETRABROMIDE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2516
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: CARBON TETRABROMIDE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2516
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CARBON TETRABROMIDE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2516
Packing group: III
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 558-13-4: No information available.
Canada
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