2,3,4,5,6-Pentabromophenol
Pentabromofenol
Phenol, pentabromo-
C6Br5OH
Molecular mass: 488.6
ICSC # 1564
CAS # 608-71-9
RTECS # SM6125000
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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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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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See NOTES.
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles.
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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.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
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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Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
BEIGE TO BROWN POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts with strong basesandstrong oxidants.
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
hydrogen bromide
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Sublimation
Melting point: 230°C
Solubility in water: none
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.00005
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in seafood.
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N O T E S
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Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1564
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PENTABROMOPHENOL
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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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