Phenanthridinium, 3,8-diamino-5-ethyl-6-phenyl-, bromide
2,7-Diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide
Homidium bromide
C21H20N3•Br
Molecular mass: 394.4
ICSC # 1676
CAS # 1239-45-8
RTECS # SF7950000
UN # 2811
EC # 999-118-00-0
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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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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
NO contact with strong
oxidants
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Local exhaust.
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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Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
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•Ingestion
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Sore throat.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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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 sealable containers.
Then wash away with plenty of water.
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: I
Signal: Danger
Excl mark-Health haz
Harmful if swallowed
Suspected of causing genetic defects
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
RED TO BROWN CRYSTALS
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic gases
including
hydrogen bromide
(ICSC 0282)
and
nitrogen oxides
(ICSC's 0930 and 1311)
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Reacts
violently with
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B;
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation
and by ingestion
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes,
and
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
See Notes.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 238-240°C
Density: 0.34 g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 5
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: negligible
Flash point: > 100 °C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.1
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-I
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1676
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ETHIDIUM 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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