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PENTABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (Technical product)ICSC: 1612 (October 2005)
Diphenyl ether, pentabromo derivative
1,1'-Oxybispentabromo benzene
CAS #: 32534-81-9
UN #: 3077
EC Number: 251-084-2

  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 mist.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED!  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  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. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from food and feedstuffs. 
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant. 
PENTABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (Technical product) ICSC: 1612
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
AMBER VISCOUS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen bromide and bromine. 

Formula: C12H5Br5O
Molecular mass: 564.7
Decomposes at 200-300°C
Melting point: -7 - -3°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.25-2.28
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.0013 (very poor)
Vapour pressure at 21°C: negligible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.57  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in seafood. 

NOTES
The substance accumulates in fat tissues and can be excreted in breast milk.
Technical pentabromodiphenyl ether is a mixture of tetra-, penta-, and hexabromodiphenyl ethers. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 48/21/22-50/53-64; S: (1/2)-36/37-45-60-61 

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