SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component - Iron bromide (FeBr2)
CAS-No - 7789-46-0
Weight % - >95
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation Immediate medical attention is required. Remove from exposure, lie down. Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask
equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Ingestion Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Most important symptoms and effects
Causes burns by all exposure routes. . Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric
lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should
be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Hydrogen halides.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA
Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Instability: 1
Physical hazards
N/A
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Do not let this chemical enter the
environment. Avoid dust formation.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not breathe dust. Handle product
only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.
Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification and/or product
label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep container tightly closed.
Corrosives area. Store under an inert atmosphere.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Solid
Appearance Dark yellow
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 684 °C / 1263.2 °F
Boiling Point/Range 937 °C / 1718.6 °F @ 760 mmHg
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility Soluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Br2 Fe
Molecular Weight 215.65
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Hygroscopic. Air sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water. Exposure to air.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen halides
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product
Component Information
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes
Sensitization No information available
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed
Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains.
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Technical Name (IRON (II) BROMIDE)
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
TDG
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
IATA
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3260
Proper Shipping Name Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group III
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA - Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations
Not applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available