PENTABROMOPHENOL (ICSC)

PENTABROMOPHENOL	ICSC: 1564

Date of Peer Review: October 2004

2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromophenol
Pentabromofenol
Phenol, pentabromo-

CAS #	608-71-9	C₆Br₅OH
RTECS #	SM6125000	Molecular mass: 488.6
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE	See NOTES.	STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation		Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

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PENTABROMOPHENOL

ICSC: 1564

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
BEIGE TO BROWN POWDER

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants. The substance decomposes on heating producing hydrogen bromide.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Sublimation
Melting point: 230°C
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.00005

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in seafood.

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

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