ICSC 0196 - SODIUM BROMATE

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SODIUM BROMATE

ICSC: 0196
_{April 2006}

Bromic acid, sodium salt

CAS No: 7789-38-0
RTECS No: EF8750000
UN No: 1494

NaBrO₃
Molecular mass: 150.9

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO contact with combustibles and reducing agents.	Water in large amounts.
EXPLOSION	Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances and reducing agents.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. see Ingestion.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Vomiting. Deafness. Unconsciousness. See EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.	UN classification UN Hazard Class: 5.1 UN Pack Group: II GHS classification Signal: Danger Flam circle-Health haz May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Causes damage to kidneys and nervous system if swallowed

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51GO2-I+II+III	Separated from combustible and reducing substances, See Chemical Dangers.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen bromide. The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials, fuels and metal powder, grease, sulphur containing compounds causing fire and explosion hazard.

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, especially if powdered

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys and nervous system when ingested, resulting in renal failure, respiratory depression, hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy. The effects may be delayed.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Decomposes at 381 °C Relative density (water = 1): 3.34 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 36.4

NOTES

Will turn shock-sensitive if contaminated with organic substances, metal and carbon.
Rinse contaminated clothes with plenty of water because of fire hazard.

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Updated by AS. Approved by GS. Last update: 29.01.2008