ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE 0045
April 1993
1,2-Dibromoethane
CAS No: 106-93-4
EDB
RTECS No: KH9275000
Br(CH2)2Br / C2H4Br2
UN No: 1605
Molecular mass: 187.9
EC No: 602-010-00-6
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Not combustible. Gives off irritating In case of fire in the surroundings:
FIRE
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. use appropriate extinguishing
media.
Risk of fire and explosion on
EXPLOSION
contact with powdered metals: see
Chemical Dangers.
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A
DOCTOR!
Burning sensation. Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Inhalation
Laboured breathing. Shortness of breathing protection. Artificial respiration may be needed.
breath. Unconsciousness. Refer for medical attention.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Pain. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Redness. Blisters. clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Pain. Redness. Severe deep Face shield or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
burns. combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Ingestion
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Collect T Symbol Do not transport with food and
leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as N Symbol feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.
far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand R: 45-23/24/25-36/37/38-51/53
or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do S: 53-45-61
NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Note: E
Personal protection: complete protective clothing UN Hazard Class: 6.1
including self-contained breathing apparatus. UN Pack Group: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1605 Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, powdered metals, food and
NFPA Code: H3; F0; R0 feedstuffs: see Chemical Dangers. Dry. Keep in the dark. Ventilation along
the floor.
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0045 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance
decomposes forming toxic and corrosive fumes, hydrogen A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly
bromide (see ICSC0282) and bromine (see ICSC0107). The on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
substance decomposes slowly under influence of light and
moisture producing corrosive hydrogen bromide. Reacts Effects of short-term exposure
vigorously with powdered aluminium or magnesium, metals such The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
as sodium, potassium and calcium, strong bases and strong respiratory tract The substance may cause effects on the central
oxidants, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks fats, rubber, nervous system, resulting in lowering of consciousness.
some forms of plastic, coatings.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Occupational exposure limits Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure
TLV: (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown causing bronchitis. The substance may have effects on the liver
relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004). and kidneys. This substance is probably carcinogenic to
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2004). humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes
toxic effects upon human reproduction.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 131/C Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 1.5
Melting point: 10/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.5
Relative density (water = 1): 2.2 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.08
Solubility in water: poor Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.93
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water.
NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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