ICSC 1225 - BENZYL BROMIDE

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BENZYL BROMIDE	ICSC: 1225 (August 2002)
alpha-Bromotoluene Bromophenylmethane

CAS #: 100-39-0

UN #: 1737

EC Number: 202-847-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 79°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 79°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Watering of the eyes.	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. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

BENZYL BROMIDE

ICSC: 1225

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic fumes including hydrogen bromide. Decomposes slowly on contact with water. This produces hydrogen bromide. Reacts violently with bases, magnesium and strong oxidants. Attacks many metals in the presence of moisture.	Formula: C₇H₇Br Molecular mass: 171.0 Boiling point: 198-199°C Melting point: -4.0°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.438 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, Pa at 32.2°C: 133 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 79°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.92

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes including hydrogen bromide. Decomposes slowly on contact with water. This produces hydrogen bromide. Reacts violently with bases, magnesium and strong oxidants. Attacks many metals in the presence of moisture.

Formula: C₇H₇Br
Molecular mass: 171.0
Boiling point: 198-199°C
Melting point: -4.0°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.438
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, Pa at 32.2°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 79°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.92

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure Lachrymation. The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract.	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
A similar substance, benzyl chloride (ICSC 0016), is a carcinogen but insufficient data are available on the long term effects of benzyl bromide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36/37/38; S: (2)-39

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