ICSC 0597 - VINYL BROMIDE

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VINYL BROMIDE

ICSC: 0597
_{March 2002}

Bromoethene
Bromoethylene
Monobromoethylene

CAS No: 593-60-2
RTECS No: KU8400000
UN No: 1085
EC No: 602-024-00-2

C₂H₃Br
Molecular mass: 106.96

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Dizziness. Confusion.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves.	ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	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 take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.	F+ Symbol T Symbol R: 45-12 S: 53-45 UN Hazard Class: 2.1

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
NFPA Code: H2; F0; R1; Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G2F-9	Fireproof. Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Separated from oxidants. Store only if stabilized.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with oxidants. The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic gases. The substance polymerizes under the influence of heat or light.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: as TWA 0.5 ppm A2 (ACGIH 2001).

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

Inhalation risk
On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 15.6°C Melting point: -139.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.49 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 119 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7 Flash point: flammable gas Auto-ignition temperature: 530°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 9-15 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.57

NOTES

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.

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