1,1,2,2-TETRABROMOETHANE 1235
October 2004
Acetylene tetrabromide
CAS No: 79-27-6
Tetrabromoacetylene
RTECS No: KI8225000
sym-Tetrabromoethane
UN No: 2504
C2H2Br4 / Br2CHCHBr2
EC No: 602-016-00-9
Molecular mass: 345.7
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dioxide.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS!
Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
Dizziness. Nausea. Abdominal breathing protection. attention.
pain.
Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap.
Redness. Safety spectacles, or eye protection First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
in combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
(See Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
Ingestion
work. attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable T+ Symbol Do not transport with food and
containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining R: 26-36-52/53 feedstuffs.
liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent and remove to S: (1/2-)24-27-45-61
safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the UN Hazard Class: 6.1
environment. Personal protection: self-contained UN Pack Group: III
breathing apparatus.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, food and feedstuffs. Well
NFPA Code: H3; F0; R1 closed. Ventilation along the floor.
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1235 1,1,2,2-TETRABROMOETHANE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
YELLOW, HEAVY LIQUID, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and
corrosive fumes including carbonyl bromide, hydrogen bromide. A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly
Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants. Attacks some on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
metals such as aluminium, magnesium and zinc, and some
plastics, rubber and coatings. Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
Occupational exposure limits respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004). central nervous system and liver, resulting in impaired functions.
MAK: value not established but data is available; (DFG 2004).
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 243.5/C Vapour pressure, Pa at 24/C: 5.32
Melting point: 0/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 11.9
Relative density (water = 1): 2.96 Auto-ignition temperature: 335/C
Solubility in water: none Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.8
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Muthmann's liquid is another synonym.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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