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Bromine

CAS 7726-95-6
EC 231-778-1

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Bromine
Product Code
196660000; 196660010; 196660250; 196662500
Chemical Name
Bromine
Synonyms
Bromine molecule.; Diatomic bromine; Dibromine

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7726-95-6 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-778-1 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119461714-37

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites. Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals. Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent. Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

T

Thermo Fisher Scientific

manufacturer

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

F

Fisher Scientific UK

distributor

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

F

Fisher Scientific AG

distributor

Neuhofstrasse 11, CH 4153 Reinach

+41 (0) 56 618 41 11

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

001-800-227-6701

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

Tox Info Suisse

145

24hr

Tox Info Suisse

+41-44 251 51 51

Chemtrec

0800 564 402

24h

Chemtrec

+41-43 508 20 11

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 1 H330
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements

P273 Avoid release to the environment
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Bromine EC: 231-778-1 7726-95-6 95% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Symptoms: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical attention is required.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

Very toxic by inhalation. May be fatal if inhaled. Corrosive material. May intensify fire; oxidizer. Do not allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Instructions

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Glove material: Butyl rubber, Natural rubber, Nitrile rubber, Neoprene, PVC. Breakthrough time: See manufacturers recommendations. EU standard: EN 374. (minimum requirement)

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143 Acid gases filter Type E Yellow Inorganic gases and vapours filter Type B Grey. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask: Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141; Particle filtering: EN149:2001. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing.

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Red brown
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Strong
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No information available
Melting Point
-7.2 °C / 19 °F
Boiling Point
58.7 °C / 137.7 °F
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
230 mbar @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
5.51 (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Density
3.111
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
1.03
Solubility In Water
35 g/L (20°C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
159.82
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
0.314 cs at 25 °C
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions. May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Reactivity

None known, based on information available

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.

Avoid

Incompatible products. Excess heat.

Incompatible

Organic materials. Strong oxidizing agents. Ammonia. Fluorine. Metals. Reducing Agent.

Decomposition

Hydrogen halides. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1744
Shipping Name
BROMINE
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
I
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Bromine known by?

Bromine is also known as: Bromine molecule.; Diatomic bromine; Dibromine

What is the hazard signal word for Bromine?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Bromine?

Bromine is a liquid appearing as red brown . It has strong odor.

What is Bromine used for?

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites. Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals. Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent. Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

What are the hazard statements for Bromine?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled
  • H400: Very toxic to aquatic life

What is the melting point of Bromine?

The melting point is -7.2 °C / 19 °F and the boiling point is 58.7 °C / 137.7 °F.