Bromoethene
Bromoethylene
Monobromoethylene
C2H3Br
Molecular mass: 106.96
(cylinder)
(liquefied)
ICSC # 0597
CAS # 593-60-2
RTECS # KU8400000
UN # 1085
EC # 602-024-00-2
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Water spray,
foam,
carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
Dizziness.
Confusion.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
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Cold-insulating gloves.
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ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Evacuate danger area!
Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources.
Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Fireproof.
Cool.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
Separated from oxidants.
Store only if stabilized.
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F+ symbol
T symbol
R: 45-12
S: 53-45
UN Hazard Class: 2.1
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS
, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air
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Chemical Dangers:
Reacts
violently with
oxidants
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The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic gases
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The substance polymerizes
under the influence of
heat
or
light
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: as TWA 0.5 ppm A2 (ACGIH 2001).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Ca N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation
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Inhalation Risk:
On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
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The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
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Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 15.6°C
Melting point: -139.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.49
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 119
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7
Flash point: flammable gas
Auto-ignition temperature: 530°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 9-15
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.57
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
NFPA Code: H2; F0; R1;
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G2F-9
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0597
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VINYL BROMIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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