Bromoethane; Ethyl bromide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) 2.1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids (Category 2) Acute oral toxicity (Category 4) Acute Inhalation Toxicity – Vapors (Category 4) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) 2.2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Suspected of causing cancer Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled KSCL

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product 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 container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion‐proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non‐sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Ingestion 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

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well‐ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal KSCL plant

2.3 Other hazards

Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere WARNING. Cancer ‐ https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.