Bromine ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H330, H400

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

2.3 Other hazards

Target organ effect, Highly toxic by inhalation, Corrosive Target Organs: Nerves, Lungs

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. 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/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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes severe eye burns. Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 3 Reactivity 3 Specific hazard OX Personal K