BROMINE WATER, SATURATED

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: WARNING! Hazardous fumes and liquid. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Dilute with large quantity of water and call a physician. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. For eyes, get medical attention. The action of Bromine is essentially the same as that of Chlorine. Exercise care when opening the bottles since pressure may have developed, especially if the solution temperature has been raised. Keep ammonia water within reach when handling Bromine. Target Organs: eyes, skin, mucous membranes, respiratory system. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness and pain; can lead to permanent damage if allowed to remain in contact with the eyes. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory passages and damaging to the lungs (pulmonary edema). Usually, however, the irritant qualities of the chemical force the worker to leave the exposure area before serious poisoning can result. Skin Contact: May cause irritation, slow healing skin ulcers and acne. Ingestion: May cause abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache. May be fatal. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - No. NTP - No.