ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromo-; (tetrabromoethane) spill proc:metabolism & tox efts of prod to environ ing 2:microorganisms & is not readily biodegradable. in ing 3:degradation, & lab studies have shown that it can be ing 4:be tox to aquatic organisms are not known, but tox ing 5:transfer of the chemical into the atmosphere.
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):1200 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC, AN EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS
MEMBBANE IRRITANT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION AND
HEPATOTOXIN. POISONING MAY ALSO AFFECT THE BLOOD OR KIDNEYS.
ACUTE:EYE:MILD IRRITANT. SKIN:MODERATE IRRITANT. IN
HALATION:IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, HEADACHE, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS,
VOMITING, ANOREXIA, DROW, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:YELLOWING OF THE SKIN, DARK URINE AND
UNCONSCIOUSNESS IN SEVERE CASES. MAY CAUSE BILIRUBINURIA,
MONOCYTOSIS, PULMONARY EDEMA, LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE. INGESTION:AS
FOR "INHALATION". CHRONIC: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO TBE MAY CAUSE
LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE. MUTAGENICITY:POSITIVE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:HOLDING EYELIDS APART, FLUSH EYES PROMPLTY W/COPIOUS
FLOWING WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE ALL
CONTAM CLTHG & WASH BEFORE REUSE. WASH SKIN THORO W/MILD SOAP &
PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN IFIRRIT PERSISTS.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. KEEP QUIET & WARM. APPLY ARTF RESP IF
NEC & GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST:WASH MOUTH THORO W/PLENTY OF WATER
& (SUP DAT)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MATERIAL IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE. IF INVOLVED IN FIRE,
USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL DECOMPOSE ABOVE 239C, RELEASING
POISONOUS AND CORROSIVE FUMES OF BROMINE, HYDROGEN BROMIDE AND
CARBONYL BROMIDE.
Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUB
BOOTS & HVY RUB GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLSD
CNTNR FOR DISP. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE. ENVIRON HAZ DATA:VERY LITTLE INFO WAS FOUND ON THE (ING
2)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A DRY, COOL, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
(SEE MATLS TO AVOID). AVOID BODILY CONTACT.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL-STOW AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:VENTILATION MUST BE SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN DUST BELOW TLV
(1 PPM).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERG EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . BODY-COVERING CLOTHES AND BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE UNTIL AFTER-WORK
ABLUTION (CLEANING).
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:0.063 G/100 G @ 20C. 0.28 G/100 G @ 80C. APPEAR &
ODOR:DISTINCT ENOUGH TO BE CONSIDERED GOOD WARNING PROPERTY. MATLS
TO AVOID:FORM OF TOX VAPS. SOFTENS/DESTROYS MOST PLASTICS & RUBS.
FIRST A ID PROC:GIVE WATER/MILK TO DRINK. GET MED ATTN IMMED.
NOTE:NEVER GIVE AN UNCON PERSON ANYTHING TO DRINK.
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:246F,119C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>30F,>-1C
Vapor Pres:0.04 @ 24C
Vapor Density:11.92
Spec Gravity:2.96
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>100 (ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:COLOURLESS TO YELLOWISH LIQ W/SWEET PUNGENT ODOUR,
WHICH IS NOT (SUPP DATA)
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/CHEM ACTIVE METALS/STRONG CAUSTICS. IN PRESENCE OF STEAM, CONT
W/HOT IRON, ALUMINUM & ZINC, MAY CAUSE (SUP DAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN BROMIDE, BROMINE AND CARBONYL
BROMIDE.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL
REGULATIONS WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.
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