| PENTABROMOPHENOL |
ICSC: 1564
October 2004 | |
2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromophenol
Pentabromofenol
Phenol, pentabromo- |
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CAS No: 608-71-9
RTECS No: SM6125000 |
| C6Br5OH
Molecular mass: 488.6 | |
TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE |
Not combustible. |
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media. |
| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
See NOTES. |
STRICT HYGIENE! |
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| Inhalation |
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Local exhaust or breathing protection. |
Fresh air, rest. |
| Skin |
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Protective gloves. |
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
| Eyes |
Redness. |
Safety goggles. |
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
| Ingestion |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. |
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention. |
| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL |
PACKAGING & LABELLING |
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. |
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| EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
SAFE STORAGE |
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| IMPORTANT DATA |
Physical State; Appearance
BEIGE TO BROWN POWDERChemical dangers
Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants. The substance decomposes on heating producing hydrogen bromide. 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. |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA |
Sublimation
Melting point: 230°C
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.00005
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6 |
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in seafood. |
| NOTES |
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. |
IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety |
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2004 | |
| LEGAL NOTICE |
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. | |
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