ICSC 1074 - BROMOACETONE

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BROMOACETONE

ICSC: 1074
_{April 2005}

Bromo-2-propanone
Acetyl methyl bromide

CAS No: 598-31-2
RTECS No: UC0525000
UN No: 1569

C₃H₅BrO
Molecular mass: 137.0

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Causes watering of the eyes. Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	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	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Cough. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Subsidiary Risks: 3 UN Pack Group: II	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GTF1-II	Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. TURNS VIOLET ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including hydrogen bromide. Reacts with oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 137°C Melting point: -36.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.63 Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.04 Flash point: 51.1°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.11

NOTES

Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

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