Cupric Bromide, Reagent Grade

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, BRAIN AND EYES. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. Appearance glistening black crystals. Physical state Solid Odor slight odor of bromine

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Copper salts may produce conjunctivitis or even ulceration of the cornea. Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching and pain. May produce eczema May result in ulceration and perforation of respiratory tract. When heated, it may give off a coppery fume, which can cause symptoms similar to the common cold (chills and stuffiness of the head). Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Single doses of bromide or copper salts can cause burning pain in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Hemorrhagic gastritis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, metallic taste, and diarrhea may occur. If vomiting does not occur immediately, systematic poisoning can occur. For copper salts, symptoms may include capillary damage, headache, cold sweat, weak pulse, kidney and liver damage, central nervous system excitation followed by depression, blood effects, jaundice, paralysis and coma. Death may occur from shock or renal failure. Symptoms of systematic poisoning may include irritability, dizziness, confusion, skin rash, blurred vision and other eye effects, mania and coma.

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

Not applicable Unknown acute toxicity 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity