ICSC 1564 - PENTABROMOPHENOL

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PENTABROMOPHENOL	ICSC: 1564 (October 2004)
2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromophenol Pentabromofenol Phenol, pentabromo-

CAS #: 608-71-9

EC Number: 210-167-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

See Notes. STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		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	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

PENTABROMOPHENOL

ICSC: 1564

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BEIGE-TO-BROWN POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants. Decomposes on heating. This produces hydrogen bromide.	Formula: C₆Br₅OH Molecular mass: 488.6 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

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BEIGE-TO-BROWN POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants. Decomposes on heating. This produces hydrogen bromide.

Formula: C₆Br₅OH
Molecular mass: 488.6
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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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