N-Bromosuccinimide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H315, H317, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Off-white pungent Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life. Sensitivity to light. Moisture sensitive.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 3 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H290 - May be corrosive to metals H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

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

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. May be corrosive to metals.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.