General Information
Version
9.0
Revision date
2025-03-15
Product name
1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane
CAS No.
79-27-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H330, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2 irritation Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 3
Environmental hazards
- chronic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
