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EC/CAS
7726-95-6
Name of the chemical
Bromine, elemental
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
BROMINE or BROMINE SOLUTION
Product Synonyms
Br2; Br; Product Code: 27423-10059-45201
Chemical name
bromine
CAS No.
7726-95-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in making fumigants, flameproofing agents, water purification compounds, dyes, medicinals, sanitisers, inorganic bromides for photography,
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ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H330, H335, H400, H420
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 4 0 = Minimum Body Contact 4 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S7 Corrosive to Metals Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation [1] Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Hazardous to the Ozone Layer Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation. P502 Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling.
