ICSC 0365 - ACETYL BROMIDE

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ACETYL BROMIDE	ICSC: 0365 (July 1997)
Ethanoyl bromide

CAS #: 506-96-7

UN #: 1716

EC Number: 208-061-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames. NO contact with water.	Use foam, powder, carbon dioxide, dry sand. NO water. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Abdominal pain. Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Pain. Redness. Blisters. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns. Loss of vision.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ACETYL BROMIDE

ICSC: 0365

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS FUMING LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. TURNS YELLOW ON EXPOSURE TO AIR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen bromide and carbonyl bromide. Reacts violently with water, methanol and ethanol. This produces hydrogen bromide. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.	Formula: C₂H₃BrO / CH₃COBr Molecular mass: 122.96 Boiling point: 76°C Melting point: -96°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.5 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 13 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.4 Flash point: 75°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS FUMING LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. TURNS YELLOW ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen bromide and carbonyl bromide. Reacts violently with water, methanol and ethanol. This produces hydrogen bromide. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.

Formula: C₂H₃BrO / CH₃COBr
Molecular mass: 122.96
Boiling point: 76°C
Melting point: -96°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.4
Flash point: 75°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance and the vapour are corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance and the vapour are corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

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

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.

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