ICSC 1378 - BROMOETHANE

BROMOETHANE	ICSC: 1378 (October 2001)
Ethyl bromide

CAS #: 74-96-4

UN #: 1891

EC Number: 200-825-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Extremely flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness.	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		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.

BROMOETHANE

ICSC: 1378

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases. Reacts violently with oxidants, strong bases, aluminium, zinc and magnesium. Attacks plastics and rubber.	Formula: CH₃CH₂Br / C₂H₅Br Molecular mass: 109.0 Boiling point: 38.4°C Melting point: -119°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.91 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 51 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.76 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 2.4 Flash point: -20°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 511°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 6.8-11 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.61

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases. Reacts violently with oxidants, strong bases, aluminium, zinc and magnesium. Attacks plastics and rubber.

Formula: CH₃CH₂Br / C₂H₅Br
Molecular mass: 109.0
Boiling point: 38.4°C
Melting point: -119°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.91
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 51
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.76
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 2.4
Flash point: -20°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 511°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 6.8-11
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.61

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause unconsciousness.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause unconsciousness.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, Xn; R: 11-20/22-40; S: (2)-36/37; Note: E

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Bromoethane (CICADS 42, 2002)
       Bromoethane  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 52, 1991)
       Bromoethane  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)