ICSC 1713 - BROMINE CHLORIDE

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BROMINE CHLORIDE	ICSC: 1713 (March 2009)
Bromochloride

CAS #: 13863-41-7

UN #: 2901

EC Number: 237-601-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion. See Chemical Dangers.	NO contact with flammables. NO contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use breathing protection. Use closed system and ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention. Artificial respiration may be needed. See Notes.
Skin	Redness. Burning sensation. Pain. Serious skin burns.	Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Eyes	Watering of the eyes. Redness. Blurred vision. Pain. Burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Remove gas with fine water spray. Shut off cylinder if possible. Isolate the area until the gas has dispersed. NEVER direct water jet on liquid.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals May be harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled Very toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 5.1 and 8
STORAGE
Fireproof if in building. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

BROMINE CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1713

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance GAS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Unstable substance. Decomposes partly at room temperature to chlorine and bromine. Decomposes on contact with moisture. This produces toxic gases including chlorine (see ICSC 0126) and bromine (see ICSC 0107). The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials.	Formula: BrCl Molecular mass: 115.4 Boiling point: 5°C Melting point: -66°C Density (at 25°C): 2.32 g/ml Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: (good) Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 2.368

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
GAS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Unstable substance. Decomposes partly at room temperature to chlorine and bromine. Decomposes on contact with moisture. This produces toxic gases including chlorine (see ICSC 0126) and bromine (see ICSC 0107). The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials.

Formula: BrCl
Molecular mass: 115.4
Boiling point: 5°C
Melting point: -66°C
Density (at 25°C): 2.32 g/ml
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: (good)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 2.368

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Serious local effects by all routes of exposure. Effects of short-term exposure Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions. Inhalation may cause pneumonitis. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. See Notes. Exposure could cause death.	Inhalation risk On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly, especially in confined spaces. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract and lungs. This may result in chronic inflammation and impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
Serious local effects by all routes of exposure.

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions. Inhalation may cause pneumonitis. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. See Notes. Exposure could cause death.

Inhalation risk
On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly, especially in confined spaces.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract and lungs. This may result in chronic inflammation and impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding. Do NOT spray water on a leaking cylinder (to prevent corrosion of the cylinder). Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. See ICSCs 0107 and 0126.

NOTES

The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.
Do NOT spray water on a leaking cylinder (to prevent corrosion of the cylinder).
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
See ICSCs 0107 and 0126.

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