​Bromine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA/HCS status ​This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the ​OXIDIZING LIQUIDS - Category 1 substance or mixture SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3

Signal word

Danger.

Hazard statements

May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Corrosive to respiratory tract.

Prevention

Wear fire resistant clothing. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or General face protection. Wear protective clothing. Keep away from heat. - No smoking. Keep away from clothing, incompatible materials and combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles and other incompatible materials.Use only Outdoors or in a well-ventilated areas.Avoid breathing vapor. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. ​DO NOT​ induce vomiting.​ IF ON SKIN​ (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a ​POISON CENTER​ or physician. IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed.Keep away from heat,sparks,open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only with adequate ventilation.

2.3 Other hazards

Water reactive. Reacts with water to release toxic gas. May be fatal if inhaled.