ICSC 1563 - 2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOL

2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOL	ICSC: 1563 (October 2004)
2,4,6-TBP

CAS #: 118-79-6

EC Number: 204-278-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOL

ICSC: 1563

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-PINK POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₆H₃Br₃O Molecular mass: 330.8 Boiling point: 286°C Melting point: 95.5°C Density: 2.55 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.007 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.007 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.13

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-PINK POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₆H₃Br₃O
Molecular mass: 330.8
Boiling point: 286°C
Melting point: 95.5°C
Density: 2.55 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.007
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.007
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.13

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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