BROMODICHLOROMETHANE 11S00000 BROMODICHLOROMETHANE 0393
April 2006
CAS No: 75-27-4 Dichlorobromomethane
RTECS No: PA5310000 Methane, bromodichloro-
CHBrCl2
Molecular mass: 163.8
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or In case of fire in the surroundings: use
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation See Notes. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest.
protection.
Skin Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water and
soap.
Eyes Safety spectacles First rinse with plenty of water for several
minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth.
REPEATED EXPOSURE.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
GHS classification
Signal: Warning
Excl mark-Health haz
Harmful if swallowed
Suspected of causing cancer
May causes damage to liver and kidneys
through prolonged or repeated exposure if
swallowed
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and magnesium. Ventilation along the
floor.
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
Physical dangers Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air. A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on
evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Chemical dangers
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
forming toxic and corrosive gases, including hydrogen bromide and The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver, by ingestion,
hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases, strong oxidants and resulting in impaired functions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to
magnesium humans.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 90/C Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 6.6
Melting point: -57/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Density: 1.9 g/cm3 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.45 (poor) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Halon 1021 is a trade name.
Bromodichloromethane can be found in chlorinated water.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately other than by ingestion.
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see GHS classification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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