Pyridinium Tribromide

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 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes serious eye damage Danger! Corrosive! Causes severe skin and eye burns. Appearance Form solid Physical state Solid Odor No information available

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Corrosive. Redness, pain, blurred vision can occur. Can cause burns and permanent eye damage. May cause blindness. Rapidly absorbed through the skin with systematic poisoning effects to follow. This material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucus membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi as well as chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Poison. Symptoms may include burning pain in mouth and throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, muscular weakness, central nervous system effects, increase in heart rate, irregular breathing, coma, and possibly death.

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

Not applicable Unknown acute toxicity No information available