SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BB 203
Threshold Limited Value
ALDON ACGIH (1992-93): TWA 0.5 ppm, 5.2 mg/m3
1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
BB 203
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION July 24, 1996
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure INGESTION/INHALATION: Prolonged exposure to high vapor concentrations or
repeated exposures to low vapor concentrations causes CNS depression and may
result in liver or kidney injury and possibly cardiac sensitization. May cause headache,
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract, and loss of
consciousness. EYES: Contact with eyes causes irritation and may be painful. SKIN:
Product BROMOFORM
CHEMTREC Prolonged or repeated contact causes defatting and cracking of the skin.
0 Health 3
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and
1 0
Tribromethane
Synonyms INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
Fire 0
Day 716-226-6177
First Aid Procedures respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Formula CHBr 3 Reactivity 1 EYES: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and
NFPA
lower eyelids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN: Flush
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
Unit Size up to 20 Lt.
thoroughly with water, then wash with mild soap and water. INGESTION: If
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
0 1 2 3 4 swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. Never give
C.A.S. No. 75-25-2
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable
3
Bromoform: (CAS No. 75-25-2) 96% Open flame, excessive temperature and heat.
TWA: 0.5 ppm, 5.2 mg/m
Stable X
3
Ethyl alcohol: (CAS No. 64-17-5) 4% TWA: 1000 ppm, 1880mg/m Incompatibility Strong alkalies, oxidizers, alkali metals, metallic fines or powders, acetone,
(Materials to Avoid) aluminum and magnesium.
DANGER! LACHRYMATOR. TOXIC. HARMFUL IF
Hazardous Thermal decomposition may include toxic and corrosive fumes of
INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
bromides and oxides of carbon.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) 8掳C (46掳F) 2.889 @ 20掳/4掳C
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) 150掳C (302掳F) 100% X
by Volume (%)
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 5 mm Hg @ 20掳C Ether 0.56
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) 8.7 Wear suitable protective clothing, absorb spilled material on
material is released or spilled
vermiculite, sand, ground. Place in a fiber carton and incinerate.
Solubility in Water 0.1%
Wash spill area well with soap and water.
Appearance & Odor Colorless to yellow liquid; chloroform-like odor.
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
Waste Disposal Method
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air Upper
Flash Point
Dispose of in an approved incinerator equipped with an afterburner and
% by Volume
(Method Used) Non-combustible (NA). NA ------- -------
scrubber or contract with a licensed disposal service.
Extinguisher
Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, fog, regular foam. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Media
Respiration Protection
Work in fume hood. If needed wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Local Exhaust Special
Recommended. No.
PROCEDURES Ventilation
In fire conditions, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved, self-contained Recommended. No.
Mechanical (General) Other
breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
skin and eyes.
Other Protective
Goggles and shield, lab coat and apron, vented hood, proper gloves, eye wash station.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 58)
Precautions to be Taken
UNUSUAL FIRE AND in Handling & Storing Store in a cool place, protect from light. Wash thoroughly after handling.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Negligible fire hazard. Other Precautions
When heated to decomposition may release irritating vapors.
Avoid breathing vapor. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, clothing. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date
No. 1 7/24/96 Michael Raszeja MR
Coordinator
D.O.T. Bromoform, 6.1, UN 2515, PG III The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "essentially similar" to form OSHA-20 materials and the safety and health of employees. * Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards. Printed on recycled paper.
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