Synonym(s): Ethylene bromohydrin, 2-Hydroxyethyl bromide
Formula: C2H5BrO
Formula weight: 124.97
Purity: 97%
CAS Number: 540-51-2
UN Number: UN2922
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2905.59
Hazard Statements: H300-H310-H330-H314-H318
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statements: P260-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P320-P330-P361-P405-P501a
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment is urgent (see label). Rinse mouth. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Risk Phrases: 23/24/25-34
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns.
Safety Phrases: 4-9-20-23-26-27-36/37/39-45-60
Keep away from living quarters. Keep container in a well ventilated place. When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Form: Colorless liquid
Density: 1.762
Melting point: -80°
Boiling point: 149-150°
Flash point: >110°(230°F)
Refractive Index: 1.4930
Merck: 14,3792
EINECS: 208-748-1
MDL: MFCD00002827
RTECS: KJ8225000
Beilstein: 878140