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Pentabromophenol

CAS 608-71-9

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Pentabromophenol
Product Code
P1608

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
608-71-9 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

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

A

Aldrich

manufacturer

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H301
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H311
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P311 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

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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
Pentabromophenol EC: 210-167-3 608-71-9 --- Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

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

Eye contact

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

Ingestion

If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Unsuitable media

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

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Hydrogen bromide gas

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

Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. 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 carefully. Clean up affected area.

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.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised 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: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, 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 CE 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). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts 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 P3. 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

Molecular Weight
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Appearance
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State Under Standard Conditions
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Density
No data available
Odor Threshold
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Relative Evaporation Rate
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Evaporation Rate
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Explosive Limits
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Cloud Point
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Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
223 - 226 °C - lit.
Physical State Data
solid
Bulk Density
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Freezing Point
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Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Metal Corrosion
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Relative Density
No data available
Odor
No data available
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Form
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Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Softening Point
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Properties Status
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Flash Point
No data available
Solubility In Water
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Boiling Point
No data available
Physical State
solid
Colour
No data available
Vapor Density
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Solubility In Fat
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Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Flammability
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Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Colour Intensity
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Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Solubility
No data available
Solidification Point
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Voc Content
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Crystallisation Point
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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

Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases

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
2811
Shipping Name
TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Pentabromophenol)
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 Pentabromophenol?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Pentabromophenol?

Pentabromophenol is a solid with no data available color. It has no data available odor.

What is the solubility of Pentabromophenol?

No data available

What is Pentabromophenol used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Pentabromophenol?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

What is the melting point of Pentabromophenol?

The melting point is 223 - 226 °C - lit. and the boiling point is No data available.