VINYL BROMIDE | ICSC: 0597 (April 2017) |
Monobromoethylene Bromoethene Bromoethylene |
CAS #: 593-60-2 |
UN #: 1085 |
EC Number: 209-800-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Highly flammable. Gas/air mixtures are explosive. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. | Use water spray, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Dizziness. Incoordination. Lethargy. Nausea. Vomiting. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. | Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for at least 15 minutes. ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Remove fumes with fine water spray. Do NOT wash away into sewer. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Extremely flammable gasContains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause cancer Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Separated from oxidants. Store only if stabilized. | |
PACKAGING | |
VINYL BROMIDE | ICSC: 0597 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C2H3Br / CH2=CHBr |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 0.5 ppm as TWA; A2 (suspected human carcinogen). EU-OEL: 4.4 mg/m3, 1 ppm as TWA |
ENVIRONMENT |
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Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. |
NOTES |
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An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: F+, T; R: 45-12; S: 53-45 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Vinyl Bromide (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)