ICSC 1676 - ETHIDIUM BROMIDE

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ETHIDIUM BROMIDE	ICSC: 1676 (October 2006)
Phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenyl-, bromide 2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide Homidium bromide

CAS #: 1239-45-8

UN #: 2811

EC Number: 214-984-6

	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 strong oxidizing agents.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust. Use breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Sore throat.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Then wash away with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Harmful if swallowed Suspected of causing genetic defects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: I
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ETHIDIUM BROMIDE

ICSC: 1676

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance RED-TO-BROWN CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases including hydrogen bromide (see ICSC 0282) and nitrogen oxides (see ICSCs 0930 and 1311). Reacts violently with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₂₁H₂₀N₃.Br Molecular mass: 394.4 Melting point: 238-240°C Density: 0.34 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 5 Vapour pressure at 25°C: negligible Flash point: >100 °C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.1

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
RED-TO-BROWN CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases including hydrogen bromide (see ICSC 0282) and nitrogen oxides (see ICSCs 0930 and 1311). Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₂₁H₂₀N₃.Br
Molecular mass: 394.4
Melting point: 238-240°C
Density: 0.34 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 5
Vapour pressure at 25°C: negligible
Flash point: >100 °C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.1

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: carcinogen category: 3; germ cell mutagen group: 3B

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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