General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-25
Product name
2-Bromobutane
Product Synonyms
sec-Butyl bromide
CAS No.
78-76-2
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H290, H314, H336, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Yellow aromatic Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H290 - May be corrosive to metals H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P234 - Keep only in original packaging P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face 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 or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable. May be corrosive to metals.
Health hazards
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 2 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity