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HEXABROMOCYCLODODECANE (MIXTURE OF ISOMERS) ICSC: 1413
October 2001
Cyclododecane, hexabromo-isomers PDF for printing Explanation of fields
CAS No: 25637-99-4
RTECS No:
    C12H18Br6
Molecular mass: 641.7

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.   In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
Inhalation   Ventilation. Local exhaust. Fresh air, rest.
Skin   Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes   Safety spectacles. 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. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
   

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point (decomposes): 230°C
Melting point: 178-183°C
Density: 1050 kg/m³
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.002
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.0002 (calculated)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.59 (calculated)
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in fish. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

NOTES
 

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