Archean Chemical Industries Private Limited
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Identification of the substance & the company
Chemical name
Chemical formula
Chemical family
Molecular weight
Type of product and use
Manufacturer
Telephone
Fax
Emergency Contact persons:
2.
Bromine
Br2
Halogens
159.81
For manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, flame retardants, dyes,
fumigants, sanitizers, petrol antiknock compounds and other organic
derivatives
Archean Chemical Industries Private Limited (100% EOU)
Greater Rann of Kutch, Near Hajipir ,
Taluka: Bhuj, Dist. Kutch, Gujarat, India
+91 2836 234259/234158/233841
+91 2836 233400
Mr.Subash Kasinathan
+91 9408703477 / +91 9176613130
[email protected]
Composition/information on ingredients
Formula
: Br2
Molecular weight : 159.81 g/mol
CAS-No
Bromine
7726-95-6
EC-No
Index-No
Weight %
Classification
231-778-1
035-001-00-5
99.9
T+; R26, C; R35
N; R50 (In accordance
with DSD
67/548/EEC)
3. Hazards identification
Adverse human health
effects
Very toxic by inhalation
Liquid bromine rapidly attacks the skin and other tissues, producing
irritation and burn which heal very slowly. Even comparatively Iow
concentrations of vapour are highly irritating and painful to the
respiratory track
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4. First-aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Holding the eyelids apart, flush eyes promptly with copious flowing
water for at least 20 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
Flood Skin with water directing a stream of water under the clothing
while it is being removed. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately
It is important to wash immediately, with water, contaminated skin or
eyes and then get medical attention. NO DECANTAMINANTS OTHER
THAN WATER SHOULD BE USED ON HUMANS
In case of inhalation, remove person to fresh air
Keep him quiet and warm. Apply artificial respiration if necessary and
get medical attention immediately
If swallowed, wash mouth thoroughly with plenty of water. Get
medical attention immediately
NOTE: Never give an unconscious person anything to drink
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Ocular
Dermal
Inhalation
Ingestion
4.3. Indication of
immediate medical
attention and special
treatment needed
Corrosive. Symptoms include redness, pain and blurred vision
Lachrimation occurs at less than 1 ppm
Corrosive. Symptoms include redness, pain and edema
Corrosive to mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
Symptoms include sore throat, dizziness, headache, nosebleed,
coughing, abdominal pain and sometimes a rash
Corrosive by ingestion
Symptoms as of inhalation
Corrosive. In case of ingestion DO NOT induce vomiting. No special
antidote. Treat symptomatically and supportively
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate to
surround fire conditions.
5.2 Special hazards arising Although non-combustible itself, this fuming liquid will react with
from the substance or combustible materials and may cause them to ignite. Hydrogen, many
mixture
organic compounds and some metals will burn in a bromine
atmosphere.
If exposed to a fire, The vapour pressure increases rapidly and might
lead to the rupture of the receptacle
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5.3. Advice for fire fighters
Stay upwind. Avoid bodily contact. Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus in positive pressure mode and appropriate protective
clothing. Wear full chemical protective suit if contact with material or
dense fumes smoke anticipated. Use water from side and from safe
distance to keep fire exposed containers cool.
6. Accident release measures
6.1. Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
6.2. Environmental
precautions
6.3. Methods and material
for containment and
cleaning up
Evacuate area.
Full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing apparatus,
must be used.
Prevent entry into sewers and watercourses
Consult an expert
In case of vapour leakage, release gaseous anhydrous ammonia from a
safe distance.
In case of liquid spills:
CAUTIONS:
1. ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED DIRECTLY
TO LIQUID SPILLS
2. SOLUTION OR SLURRIES IN HIGHER CONCENTRATION CAN
SOMETIMES RESULT IN A HIGH HEAT OF REACTION WITH
SUBSEQUENT RELEASE OF BROMINE VAPOUR FROM THE
POOL.
For all kind of spills: In general, lime slurry is the most commonly used
neutralizing agent due to its availability.
Large spills: dike area to prevent spill from spreading. Cover the
bromine spillage with large amount. Bromine can be neutralized also
by sodium carbonate solution (30%) and sodium hydroxide solution
(5%).
6.4. Reference to other None
sections
7. Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe Avoid breathing vapours and any other bodily contact.
handling
Keep above -7 degree C to prevent freezing.
All personnel handling bromine should be fully trained and provided
with suitable protective clothing. Totally enclosed systems should be
used for processes involving bromine.
Pipe works and tanks should be checked regularly for leaks.
In laboratories, bromine containers should be kept closed and only
handled in fume cupboards or under extraction hoods.
Warm containers should be allowed to cool to room temperature
before they are opened.
Before transferring bromine between containers, a check should be
made that the receiving container has room for it.
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7.2. Conditions for safe Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area
storage,
including
any Containers should be stored upright and all be clearly labelled.
incompatibilities
Glass, ceramic, nickel or lead containers are suitable for bromine.
Lead –lined steel tanks can be used. Only highly fluorinated plastics
(PVDF) will resist corrosion.
A free space of 10% by volume should be left in the container.
Outside shaded or detached storage areas are preferred. A detached
storage area is either an outside shaded area or a separate building
containing no incompatible materials and located away from all the
other structures.
In the case of detached storage the building construction should be
fire resistant and provisions made for potential fire fighting activities,
according to relevant local and national codes, and in consultation
with local fire-fighting professionals. The fire fighting installation
should include provisions for an adequate supply of water. Fire
extinguishers and hydrants should be distributed around the area.
Fire fighting water run-off should be prevented from polluting water
sources. Floors should be of impervious construction, preferably
concrete.
Container should not be dropped or handled roughly.
8. Explore controls/personal protection
8.1 Control Parameters
Components
Bromine
CAS-No.
7726-95-6
8.2. Exposure Controls
Ventilation requirement
ACGHI-TLV Data
0.1 ppm (0.66 mg/m3) TWA
0.2 ppm (1.3 mg/m3) STEL
OSHA (PEL) Data
0.1 ppm (0.7mg/m3)
Ventilation required at foot level.
Ventilation must be sufficient to maintain atmospheric concentration
below recommended exposure limit
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Self-contained breathing apparatus. An approved combination acid
gas-organic vapour gas mask is suitable for short term exposure to
low concentration or escape purposes only.
NIOSH recommendations for respirator selection include any
chemical cartridge respirator with a full face piece and cartridge.
Only non oxidizable sorbents are allowed (not charcoal)
Hand protection
PVC or neoprene gloves
Eye protection
Chemical safety goggles or face shield with safety glasses
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Skin and body
protection
Protective impervious clothing, hard hat and neoprene or rubber
boots
Hygiene measures
Avoid bodily contact
Do not eat, smoke or drink where material is handled, processed or
stored. Wash hands carefully before eating or smoking.
Safety shower and eye wash shall be provided
9. Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Heavy red-brown, fuming liquid with a sharp, harsh irritating odour
Melting point/range
-7.3 oC
Boiling point/range
58.8 oC
Evaporation rate
High
(ether=1)
Vapour Pressure
175 mmHg (20 oC)
Vapour density
5.5
Flash Point
None
Solubility:
3.3 g/100 ml at 20 oC
Solubility in water
Partition coefficient
Log Pow – 1.3 (estimated)
(n-octonal/water)
Auto-ignition
Not self-ignitable
temperature
Decomposition
Not relevant
temperature
Viscosity
No data available
Explosive properties
Not explosive
Oxidising properties
Oxidizer
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
In the presence of water reacts vigorously with phenols, amines,
hydrocarbons, organic acids and aromatic and aliphatic ketones. Dry
bromine reacts violently with many metals, notably aluminium,
titanium, mercury and potassium and with phosphorous.
Stable under recommended storage conditions
of Hazardous polymerisation will not occur
10.2 Chemical Stability
10.3
Possibility
hazardous reactions
10.4 Conditions to avoid
10.5 Incompatible materials
Hazardous
products
Extreme temperatures
Phenols, amines, hydrocarbons, organic acids, aromatic and aliphatic
ketones, aluminium, titanium, mercury, potassium and phosphorous
decomposition None
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11. Toxicological information
Acute Toxicity
Rat inhalation LC 50
Mouse inhalation LC 50
Ocular
Dermal
Inhalation
Ingestion
Chronic toxicity
Mutagenicity
Carcinogenity
2700 mg/m3
750 ppm/9 min
Corrosive
Symptoms include redness, pain and blurred vision
Lachrimation occurs at less than 1 ppm
Corrosive
Symptoms include redness, pain and edema
Corrosive to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract
Symptoms include sore throat, dizziness, headache, nose bleed,
coughing, abdominal pain, and some time a rash.
Liquid and concentrated bromine vapour may cause severe burns
that ulcerate and are slow to heal.
Corrosive by ingestion
Symptoms as of inhalation
Prolonged exposure may cause chronic bronchitis, contact and
allergic dermatitis
Not available
Not known to be a carcinogen
Not classified as IARC
Not included in NTP 9th report on carcinogens
12. Ecological information
Bromine is not biodegradable
Because of its high vapour density, bromine is not transferred to
high atmospheric levels.
13. Disposal consideration
May be disposed of by absorption on vermiculite or other
equivalent absorbent and disposed in sealed containers in a
secured landfill.
Observe all federal, state and local environment regulations when
disposing of this material
14. Transportation Information
UN No.
1744
IMO
Proper shipping name: Bromine
Class: 8 – Corrosives
Label: CORROSIVE (8); and TOXIC
Packing Group: I
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ADR/RID
Class: 8 – Corrosives
Classification Code: CT1
Danger label model No: 8+6.1
Packaging Group: I
Hazards identification No. 886
ICAO/IATA
Hazards label(s): Corrosive & Poison
Passenger aircraft – Forbidden
Class:8 Subsidiary Risk 6.1
DOT
Proper shipping name: Bromine
Class: 8 – Corrosives
Label CORROSIVE (8) and POISON
Shipping description inhalation Hazards zone A Packing Group: I
15. Other Regulatory information
Federal and State Regulation:
Connecticut hazardous material survey : Bromine
IIIinois toxic substance disclosure to Employee act : Bromine
IIIinois chemical safety act Bromine Newyork release reporting list : Bromine
Rhode island RTK hazardous substances : Bromine
Pennsylvania RTK : Bromine
Minnesota : Bromine
Massachusetts RTK : Bromine
Massachusetts spill list : Bromine
New Jersey : Bromine
New Jersey spill list : Bromine
Louisiana RTK reporting list : Bromine
California Director’s list of Hazardous Substances : Bromine
TSCA 8 (b) Inventory : Bromine
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances : Bromine
SARA 313 Toxic chemical notification and release reporting : Bromine
Other regulation:
OSHA hazardous by definition of hazardous communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200.)
EINECS : This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
substances (EINECS No.231-778-1)
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Not listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS
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Other Classification :
WHMIS (CANADA)
CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effect (VERY TOXIC),
CLASS E : Corrosive liquid
Protective Equipment: Gloves, Full suit, Vapour respirator - Be sure to use an approved / certified
respirator or equivalent, Face shield
16. Other Information
References
Other special Consideration
MSDS creation date
Revision
Last updated
: Not available
: Not available
: 01.10.2013
: 03
: 29.04.2016
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particular purposes. In no event shall ARCHEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD (100% EOU) be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect,
incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, however arising, even if ARCHEAN CHEMICAL
INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD (100% EOU) has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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