ICSC 0045 - ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

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ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	ICSC: 0045 (June 2012)
1,2-Dibromoethane EDB

CAS #: 106-93-4

UN #: 1605

EC Number: 203-444-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion. See Chemical Dangers.	NO contact with incompatible materials: See Chemical Dangers	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Vomiting. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles, 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	Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Drowsiness.	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
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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.	According to UN GHS Criteria Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes skin and eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to liver and kidneys May cause drowsiness or dizziness Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: I
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, powdered metals and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

ICSC: 0045

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating or on burning and on contact with hot surfaces. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen bromide and bromine (see ICSC 0107). Reacts violently with powdered aluminium, powdered magnesium, calcium, strong bases and strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.	Formula: Br(CH₂)₂Br / C₂H₄Br₂ Molecular mass: 187.9 Boiling point: 131°C Melting point: 10°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.2 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.34 (poor) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.5 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.06 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.96

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating or on burning and on contact with hot surfaces. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen bromide and bromine (see ICSC 0107). Reacts violently with powdered aluminium, powdered magnesium, calcium, strong bases and strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.

Formula: Br(CH₂)₂Br / C₂H₄Br₂
Molecular mass: 187.9
Boiling point: 131°C
Melting point: 10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.2
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.34 (poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.06
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.96

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the liver and kidneys. This may result in tissue lesions. Exposure at high concentrations could cause lowering of consciousness and death. The effects may be delayed.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys, resulting in impaired functions. This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the liver and kidneys. This may result in tissue lesions. Exposure at high concentrations could cause lowering of consciousness and death. The effects may be delayed.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys, resulting in impaired functions. This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2. EU-OEL: 0.8 mg/m³, 0.1 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 45-23/24/25-36/37/38-51/53; S: 53-45-61; Note: E

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