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2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOLICSC: 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  


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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