General Information
Revision date
2022-09-14
Product name
Thallium (I) Bromide
Product Synonyms
Thalious Bromide
CAS No.
7789-40-4
Manufacturer Name
Prochem, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Prochem, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H330, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H330
Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300+H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. 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 into the environment. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P391 Collect Spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. THALLIUM (I) BROMIDE (Cont.)
HMIS® ratings
Health: 3 Chronic: * Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
NFPA Ratings
Health: 4 Flammability: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 EYE CONTACT: May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. INHALATION: May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. Thallium poisoning may occur. INGESTION: Ingestion may result in swelling of the feet and legs, mental confusion, paralysis, angina-like pains, wasting, and weakness.
Potential chronic health
Prolonged exposure to thallium compounds has been reported to lead to discoloration of the hair, which later falls out, joint pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, severe pain in legs, albuminuria, and optic neuritis. Possible mutagen.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Acute poisoning, after 1-10 days, results in pain of the extremities, fever, difficulty in moving, nausea and vomiting, followed by jumbled speech, tremors, convulsions, kidney failure, and pulmonary edema.
