Bromine

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26 35 50 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: dark red-brown. Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). May cause central nervous system effects. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause liver and kidney damage. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, cardiovascular system. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). May cause permanent corneal opacification. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause systemic effects. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, possibly with blood. Inhalation: Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects including vertigo, anxiety, depression, muscle incoordination, and emotional instability. May cause cardiac abnormalities. May cause systemic effects. May cause acute pulmonary edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction caused by edema. Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Effects may be delayed.