FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- B-385, BROMINE  -- 6810-00-236-5341
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:B-385, BROMINE
MSDS Date:09/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5341
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BROMINE  (SARA III)
CAS:7726-95-6
RTECS #:EF9100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM;0.3 PPM STEL
ACGIH TLV:O.1 PPM;0.3 PPM STEL

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:COOL CNTNRS & WASH AWAY SPILLS. HYPO SOLN (SODIUM
    THIO SULFATE) OR LIME WATER SHLD BE POURED OVER SM LIQ (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:SPILLS. ANHYDROUS AMMONIA VAP RELS FROM SAFE DIST CAN
    BE USED TO NEUT LG QTYS OF BROMINE VAP. AVOID AQUEOUS(ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:AMMONIA AS IT MIGHT REACT VIOLENTLY W/LIQ BROMINE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:MATLS TO AVOID:REGARDING INCOMPATIBILITY .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC:BUT NOT TOO TIGHTLY, GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH
    IMMED W/LG AMTS OF H*2O, OCCAS LIFTING UPPER & LOWER (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6:LIDS, UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (@ LST 15-20
    MINS). CONTINUE IRRIGATING W/NORMAL SALINE UNTIL PH HAS (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:RETURNED TO NORMAL (30-60 MINS). COVER W/STERILE
    BANDAGES. GET MD IMMED. INGEST:DO NOT USE GASTRIC LAVAGE/ (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:EMESIS. DILUTE CHEM IMMED BY DRINKING LG AMTS OF
    H*2O/MILK. IF VOMIT PERSISTS, ADMIN FLUIDS RPTDLY. DO NOT(ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:GIVE UNCON PERS ANYTHING TO DRINK. GET MD. NO
    SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC:AWAY. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA & DENY ENTRY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP:EYES &/OR SKIN MAY BE EXPOSED TO
    SUBSTANCE, EMPLOYER SHOULD PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK (ING
    13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12:DRENCH SHOWER W/IN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY
    USE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50:(INHAL, MOUSE)140 PPM/7 HRS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE & TOXIC.
    CONTACT, INHALATION OR INGESTION OF PRODUCT WILL CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION, BURNS & POSSIBLE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO BODY TISSUE. IDLH
    = 10 PPM. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REP EATED EXPOSURE WILL ADVERSELY
    AFFECT BODY SYSTEMS, TO INCLUDE RESPIRATORY, CIRCULATORY, ENDOCRINE
    & (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFO
    REGARDING HEALTH HAZARDS, CONTACT NEHC .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS
    STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERS WARM & @ REST. TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
    CLTHG & SHOES  IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG
    AMTS OF H*2O UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (@ LST 15-20 MINS). IN
    CASE OF CHEM BURNS, COVER AREA W/STERILE, DRY DRESSING. BANDAGE
    SECURELY, (ING 6)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL
    FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS. COOL CNTNRS EXPOSED TO FLAMES
    W/H*2O FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER(SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL. STOP LEAK IF YOU
    CAN DO IT W/OUT RISK. USE H*2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. FOR SM SPILLS,
    TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNRS FOR LATER
    DISP. FOR LGR SPILLS, DIK E SPILL FOR LATER DISP. KEEP UNNEC PEOPLE
    (ING 11)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROT AGAINST PHYSICAL DMG. STORE IN
    COOL, DRY AREA, OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. SEPARATE FROM COMBUST,
    ORG/OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATLS.
Other Precautions:KEEP >20F TO PREVENT FREEZING BUT AVOID HEATING ABOVE
    ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURES AS VAPOR PRESSURE INCREASE COULD RUPTURE
    CONTAINER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP & CARTRIDGES/CANISTER
    DESIGNED FOR PROT AGAINST BROMINE, OR POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESP,
    OR SCBA. RESP CHOSEN IS DEPENDENT ON AIRBORNE CONC OF PROD. FOR
    ADDNL INFO REGARDING  RESP PROT, CONTACT NEHC .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
    MEET PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG & FULL LGTH FCSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:APPROP PROT (IMPERVIOUS) CLTHG & EQUIP TO
    PVNT ANY POSS OF SKIN CONT. WHERE THERE IS ANY POSS THAT EMPLOYEE'S
    (ING 12)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:FIRE IS OUT. STAY AWAY FROM STOR TANK ENDS. USE AGENTS
    SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF FIRE; USE H*2O IN FLOODING AMTS AS FOG, COOL
    CNTNRS W/FLOODING AMTS OF H*2O, APPLY FROM AS FAR DIST AS POSS. 
    AVOID BRTHG POISONOUS & CORR VAPS, KEEP UPWIND. EVACUATE TO RADIUS
    OF 2500 FT FOR LEAKS. USE LG AMTS OF H*2O TO (ING 2)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:138F,59C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:19.0F,-7.2C
Vapor Pres:175 @ 20C
Vapor Density:5.5
Spec Gravity:3.11
Solubility in Water:3.5%
Appearance and Odor:HEAVY RED-BROWN LIQUID W/PUNGENT ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WILL REACT VIOLENTLY W/AL, NH*3, ACRYLONITRILE, ACETYLENE, ACETALDEHYDE
    & OTHER METALS. CONT NEHC FOR ADDNL INFO (ING 5)
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. MAY
    IGNITE COMBUSTS (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    TOXIC & CORROSIVE BROMINES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:BROMINE UNDERGOES VIOLENT
    POLYMERIZATION IN REACTION W/ACRYLONITRILE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:REPORTABLE QUANTITY:1 POUND. DISPOSAL MUST BE
    I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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