ICSC 1689 - BIS(PENTABROMOPHENYL) ETHER

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BIS(PENTABROMOPHENYL) ETHER	ICSC: 1689 (November 2008)
DBDPE DBDPO Decabromodiphenyl ether Decabromo phenoxybenzene Benzene 1,1' oxybis-, decabromo derivative DBBE DBBO Decabromo biphenyl oxide

CAS #: 1163-19-5

EC Number: 214-604-9

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Causes damage to the thyroid through prolonged or repeated exposure Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING

BIS(PENTABROMOPHENYL) ETHER

ICSC: 1689

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic fumes.	Formula: C₁₂ Br₁₀O Molecular mass: 959.2 Melting point: 300-310°C See Notes. Relative density (water = 1): 3.0 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 21°C: (negligible) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.27

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes.

Formula: C₁₂ Br₁₀O
Molecular mass: 959.2
Melting point: 300-310°C
See Notes.
Relative density (water = 1): 3.0
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 21°C: (negligible)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.27

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the thyroid.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the thyroid.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

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

NOTES
The substance has a variable melting and boiling range, reflecting the nature of the material and the individual manufacturing processes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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