1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H319, H330, H335, H371, H372, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H371 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system). H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ 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 protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 1 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 2 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 3 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (Liver, Lungs) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 2 (Thyroid) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard