Bromine Water CP

Section 1: Identification

• Product Name: Bromine Water CP
• CAS Number: 7726-95-6 (Bromine)
• Intended Use: Laboratory reagent

Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

• Hazard Classification:
  • Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 1)
  • Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A)
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1)
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Chemical Name: Bromine
• Concentration: Typically 0.1-2% in water
• Other Ingredients: Water (CAS Number: 7732-18-5)

Section 4: First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin with plenty of water. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical attention.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention immediately.

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of hydrogen bromide under fire conditions.
• Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
• Clean-up Methods: Contain spillage and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing. Place in suitable closed containers for disposal.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

• Handling: Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible materials like metals, alkalis, and reducing agents.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use fume hood in laboratories.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved respirator for bromine.
  • Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves.
  • Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
  • Skin and Body Protection: Long-sleeved clothing and chemical-resistant apron.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Reddish-brown aqueous solution
• Odor: Pungent, irritating odor
• pH: Not applicable
• Melting Point/Freezing Point: Similar to water
• Boiling Point/Range: Similar to water
• Flash Point: Not applicable
• Solubility: Soluble in water

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

• Reactivity: Reacts violently with reducing agents, strong bases, and organic materials.
• Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen bromide gas

Section 11: Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity: Fatal if inhaled
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes severe burns
• Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes severe eye damage

Section 12: Ecological Information

• Toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
• Persistence and Degradability: Bromine is not biodegradable.
• Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

• Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Section 14: Transport Information

• UN Number: UN1744
• Proper Shipping Name: Bromine solution
• Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive)
• Packing Group: I
• Marine Pollutant: Yes

Section 15: Regulatory Information

• Regulatory Status: Complies with relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.