Calcium dibromide
CaBr2
Molecular mass: 199.9
ICSC # 1628
CAS # 7789-41-5
RTECS # EV9328000
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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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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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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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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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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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Sore throat.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
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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Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
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Dry.
Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
HYGROSCOPIC
POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes forming toxic and corrosive fumes.
Reacts
with
strong acids
to produce
corrosive fumes
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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 ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
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and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
The substance may have effects on the
central nervous system
when ingested.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point (decomposes): 810°C
Melting point: 730°C
Density: 3.4
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 30°C: 142
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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May exist also as Calcium bromide hydrate (CAS 71626-99-8).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1628
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CALCIUM 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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