ICSC 1563 - 2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOL

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2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOL

ICSC: 1563
_{October 2004}

2,4,6-TBP

CAS No: 118-79-6
RTECS No: SN1225000

C₆H₃Br₃O
Molecular mass: 330.8

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	See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.	STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation		Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	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.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE TO PINK POWDER Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 286°C Melting point: 95.5°C Density: 2.55 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.007 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.007 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.13	This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

NOTES

Do NOT take working clothes home.

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