ISO9001:2000 Certified
Material Safety Data Sheet
Bromate-bromide 0.1N - 0.5N
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Bromate-bromide 0.1N - 0.5N
Catalog Numbers:
Q05911, Q07911
Synonyms:
Company Identification:
Qorpak
1195 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Company Phone Number:
(412) 257-3100
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
Percent
CAS# Chemical Name:
7732-18-5 Water balance
7758-02-3 Potassium bromide 1-5.5
7758-01-2 Potassium bromate 0.27-1.4
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Colorless
May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: None known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Bromate-bromide 0.1N - 0.5N
Ingestion:
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hemorrhage; central nervous system depressant, may lead to coma and death from
respiratory paralysis.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
Repeated ingestion of bromide salts may cause pain in swallowing, weight loss, dehydration, constipation.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids until no evidence
of chemical remains. Get medical aid at once.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid at once. Give oxygen if respiration is depressed.
Inhalation:
Give artificial respiration if necessary. Get medical aid. Keep victim warm, at rest. Move victim to fresh air.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
Negligible fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Move container if possible, avoid breathing
vapors or dust.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:
No information found.
Flash Point:
No information found.
NFPA Rating:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not published.
CAS# 7758-02-3: Not published.
CAS# 7758-01-2: Not published.
Explosion Limits:
Lower: Upper:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Bromate-bromide 0.1N - 0.5N
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spills with absorbent (vermiculite, sand, fuller's earth) and place in plastic bags for later disposal.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Storage:
Store capped at room temperature. Protect from heat and incompatibles.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Provide local exhaust or general dilution ventilation.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
Water
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
Potassium bromide
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
Potassium bromate
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
OSHA Vacated PELs
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. An eye wash fountain should be available in the immediate
work area. Wear splash-proof safety goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Not required for normal use. Firefighting-- any self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
pressure-demand mode. Any type "C" supplied air respirator operated in pressure demand mode.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Odorless
pH: Neutral
Vapor Pressure: No information found.
Vapor Density: No information found.
Evaporation Rate: No information found.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Bromate-bromide 0.1N - 0.5N
Viscosity: No information found.
Boiling Point: No information found.
Freezing/Melting Point: No information found.
Decomposition Temperature: No information found.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: No information found.
Molecular Formula: No information found.
Molecular Weight No information found.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Combustible materials, reducing agents.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
No information found.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxygen, oxides of potassium, bromine, bromides.
Hazardous Polymerization
Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000.
CAS# 7758-02-3: TS7650000.
CAS# 7758-01-2: EF8725000.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 7758-02-3:
No information found.CAS# 7758-01-2:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 289 mg/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 321 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7758-02-3: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7758-01-2
ACGIH: Not listed.
California: carcinogen; initial date 1/1/90
NIOSH: Not listed.
NTP: Not listed.
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B
Material Safety Data Sheet
Bromate-bromide 0.1N - 0.5N
Epidemiology:
Potassium bromate-- may cause irritation to eyes, skin, mucous membranes. A central nervous system depressant.
Poisoning may affect the blood. Potassium bromide-- may cause irritation to eyes and skin. A central nervous system
depressant.
Teratogenicity:
Reproductive:
Mutagenicity:
Neurotoxicity:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information found.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 7758-02-3 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 7758-01-2 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ)
None of the components are on this list.
CERCLA/SARA Section 313
This material contains Potassium bromate (CAS# 7758-01-2, 0.27-1.4%),which is subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous
None of the components are on this list.
US State
Material Safety Data Sheet
Bromate-bromide 0.1N - 0.5N
State Right to Know
Potassium bromate can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Regulations
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7758-02-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7758-01-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7758-02-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7758-01-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: February 8, 1998
Revision Date: April 23, 2007
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty,
express or implied, is made and Qorpak assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user
must determine suitability of this information for his application.
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