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Bromochloromethane

CAS 74-97-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Bromochloromethane
Product Code
135267
Chemical Name
Bromochloromethane

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
74-97-5 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Intermediate for use under strictly controlled conditions

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Merck Life Science BV/SRL logo

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

distributor

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335
Ozone Cat. 1 H420

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P502 Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.

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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
bromochloromethane EC: 200-826-3 74-97-5 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Hydrogen chloride gas, Hydrogen bromide gas, Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing. Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact: Material: Fluorinated rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Fluorinated rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M). Data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
liquid, clear
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
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Colour
light yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
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Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-88 °C
Boiling Point
68 °C
Flash Point
No data available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
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Vapor Pressure
156 hPa at 20,0 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,991 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
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Decomposition Temperature
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Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
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Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
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Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
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10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Aluminum, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

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
1887
Shipping Name
BROMOCHLOROMETHANE
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
III
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 is the hazard signal word for Bromochloromethane?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Bromochloromethane?

Bromochloromethane is a liquid, clear with light yellow color. It has no data available odor.

What is Bromochloromethane used for?

Intermediate for use under strictly controlled conditions

What are the hazard statements for Bromochloromethane?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

What is the melting point of Bromochloromethane?

The melting point is -88 °C and the boiling point is 68 °C.