BROMOETHANE (ICSC)

BROMOETHANE	ICSC: 1378

Date of Peer Review: October 2001

Ethyl bromide

CAS #

74-96-4

CH₃CH₂Br / C₂H₅Br

RTECS #

KH6475000

Molecular mass: 109.0

UN #

1891

EC #

602-055-00-1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Extremely flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Pain. Redness.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable metal containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
EU Classification
Symbol: F, Xn
R: 11-20/22-40
S: (2-)-36/37
Note: [E]
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SAFE STORAGE

NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1891

Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.

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BROMOETHANE

ICSC: 1378

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive gases. Reacts violently with oxidants, strong bases, aluminium, zinc and magnesium. Attacks plastic and rubber.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 5 ppm as TWA (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 200).
MAK: Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure may result in unconsciousness.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 38.4°C
Melting point: -119°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.91
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 51
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.76

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 2.4
Flash point: -20°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 511°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 6.8-11
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.61

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Bromoethane (CICADS 42, 2002)
       Bromoethane  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 52, 1991)
       Bromoethane  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)