ICSC 0393 - BROMODICHLOROMETHANE

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BROMODICHLOROMETHANE	ICSC: 0393 (April 2006)
Dichlorobromomethane Methane, bromodichloro-

CAS #: 75-27-4

EC Number: 200-856-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Effects of long-term or repeated exposure.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Harmful if swallowed Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to liver and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and magnesium. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

BROMODICHLOROMETHANE

ICSC: 0393

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen bromide and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases, strong oxidants and magnesium.	Formula: CHBrCl₂ Molecular mass: 163.8 Boiling point: 90°C Melting point: -57°C Density: 1.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.45 (poor) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 6.6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen bromide and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases, strong oxidants and magnesium.

Formula: CHBrCl₂
Molecular mass: 163.8
Boiling point: 90°C
Melting point: -57°C
Density: 1.9 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.45 (poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 6.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Ingestion may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. This may result in impaired functions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Ingestion may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. This may result in impaired functions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 3B

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Bromodichloromethane can be found in chlorinated water. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately other than by ingestion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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