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Identification of substance: Product
details: Trade
name: Zinc Bromide (ANHYDROUS) min 99% ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
Composition/Data on components: Chemical
characterization: · Description:
(CAS#) Zinc
bromide
(CAS# 7699-45-8); Identification
number's): · EINECS
Number: 231-718-4 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Hazards identification Hazard
description: Xi Irritant Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
First aid measures After
inhalation Supply
fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek
immediate medical advice. After
skin contact · Immediately
wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek
immediate medical advice. After
eye contact · Rinse
opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then
consult a doctor. After
swallowing Seek immediate medical advice. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Fire fighting measures Suitable
extinguishing agents Product
is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire. Special
hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases: In
case of fire, the following can be released: Hydrogen bromide (HBr) Protective
equipment: Wear
self-contained respirator. Wear
fully protective impervious suit. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Accidental release measures Person-related
safety precautions: · Wear
protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate
ventilation Measures
for environmental protection: · Do
not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits. Measures
for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate ventilation. Additional
information: · See
Section 7 for information on safe handling See
Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Handling and storage Handling
· Information
for safe handling: · Keep
container tightly sealed. Store
in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure
good ventilation at the workplace. Information
about protection against explosions and fires: · The
product is not flammable Storage
· Requirements
to be met by storerooms and receptacles: · No
special requirements. Information
about storage in one common storage facility: · Store
away from water/moisture. Further
information about storage conditions: · This
product is hygroscopic. Protect
from humidity and water. Keep
container tightly sealed. Store
in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Exposure controls and personal protection Additional
information about design of technical systems: Properly
operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an
average face velocity of at least 100
feet per minute. Components
with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not
required. Additional
information: No data Personal
protective equipment General
protective and hygienic measures The
usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep
away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated
clothing immediately. Wash
hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and
skin. Breathing
equipment: Use
suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Protection
of hands: Impervious gloves Eye
protection: Safety
glasses Tightly
sealed goggles Full
face protection Body
protection: Protective work clothing. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Physical and chemical properties: Form:
Crystalline Color:
White Odor:
Odorless M.W.: 225.19 Sublimation
temperature / start: Not determined Flash
point: Not applicable Ignition
temperature: Not determined Decomposition
temperature: Not determined Danger
of explosion: Product
does not present an explosion hazard. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Stability and reactivity Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition
will not occur if used and stored according to specifications. Materials
to be avoided: Water/moisture Dangerous
reactions Reacts with alkali metals Dangerous
products of decomposition: Hydrogen bromide ________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Toxicological information Acute
toxicity: Primary
irritant effect: on
the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. on
the eye: Irritating effect. Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known. Other
information (about experimental toxicology): Mutagenic
effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals. Subacute
to chronic toxicity: · Zinc
containing fumes may cause metal fume fever. Effects include dry throat,
metallic taste, chest pain, dyspnea, rales
and dry cough. Several hours later, chills may occur with lassitude, malaise,
fatigue, headache, back pain, muscle
cramps, blurred vision, nausea, fever, perspiration, vomiting and leukocytosis. Inorganic
bromides may produce depression, emaciation and in severe cases, psychosis and
mental deterioration. Bromoderma,
a bromide rash, often occurs when bromide inhalation or administration is
prolonged. This rash is usually
found on the face and resembles acne and furunculosis. Additional
toxicological information: · To
the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is
not fully known. No
classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available
from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Ecological information: General
notes: Do
not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Disposal considerations Product:
Recommendation
Consult
state, local or national regulations for proper disposal. Un-cleaned
packaging: Recommendation:
Disposal
must be made according to official regulations. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
Transport information Not
a hazardous material for transportation. DOT
regulations: Hazard
class: None Hazardous
substance: 1000 lbs, 454 kg Land
transport ADR/RID (cross-border) ADR/RID
class: None Maritime
transport IMDG: IMDG
Class: None Air
transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA
Class: None Transport/Additional
information: Not
dangerous according to the above specifications. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 15
Regulations Product
related hazard information's: Hazard
symbols: Xi Irritant Risk
phrases: 36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Safety
phrases: 26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. 36
Wear suitable protective clothing. National
regulations All
components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical
Substance Inventory. Information
about limitation of use: For
use only by technically qualified individuals. This
product contains zinc and is subject to the reporting requirements of section
313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 79/66-B, I.H.I.Complex, Industrial Area, N.I.T. Faridabad,
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statements contained herein are offered for informational purposes only and are
based upon technical data that Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. believes to be
accurate. It is intended for use only by persons having the necessary technical
skills and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions and manner of use
are outside our control, we make NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE.
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