2,6-Dibromo-N-chloro-p-benzoquinoneimine

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Self-reactive substances and mixtures Type C Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Heating may cause a fire Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Keep only in original container Keep cool Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store at temperatures not exceeding 4 °C/ 39 °F. Keep cool Protect from sunlight Store away from other materials

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Risk of explosion if heated under confinement