Hydrogen bromide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H314, H318, H331

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended C; R35 Xi; R37 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

Physical hazards

Gases under pressure Liquefied gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 3 H331: Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion Category 1A H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Contains

hydrogen bromide

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331: Toxic if inhaled.

Prevention

P260: Do not breathe gas/vapors. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P303+P361+P353+P315 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P304+P340+P315 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P305+P351+P338+P315 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

None.

Supplemental label elements

EUH071: Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with evaporating liquid may cause frostbite or freezing of skin.