Bromine Monochloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3 Oxidizing Solids, Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 3 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 - Toxic if swallowed. H350 ~ May cause cancer state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other

Principle Routes of Exposure

cause the hazard

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P220 - Keep away from combustible materials. P283 - Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/... P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P303+361+353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301+330+331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.... P321 - Specific treatment see ... on this label. P312 - Calla POISON CENTER/doctor/... if you feel unwell. P371+380+375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: evacuate area and fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P370+378 - In case of fire, use ... to extinguish. Licensed to Brooks Rand Instruments: MIRS MSDS, (c) A V Systems, Inc. ° D Printed: 04/30/2044 INSTRUMENTS Bromine Monochloride Revision Date: 04/11/2014 P306+360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P301+310 - IF SWALLOWED: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 - Rinse mouth. P308+313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. GHS Storage and Disposal P4065 - Store locked up. Phrases: P501 - Dispose of contents/container to .... P403+233 - Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place - if product is as volatile as to generate hazardous atmosphere.

Potential health effects

May cause cancer according to animal studies. (Acute and Chronic): Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. In the presence of moisture, this material may be absorbed through the skin. Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis. Causes moderate eye irritation. May cause transient corneal injury. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression. Hearing loss and deafness have been reported. May form methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood).