General Information
Version
6.5
Revision date
2025-11-06
Product name
Pentabromophenol
CAS No.
608-71-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311+H331, H315, H319, H335, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311+H331
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
None known
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P361 Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity : Category 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ : Category 3 (Respiratory system) toxicity - single exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Other hazards
