General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
N-Bromosuccinimide
Product Synonyms
1-Bromo-2,5-pyrolidinedione; NBS
CAS No.
128-08-5
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Keep only in original packaging Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Label Elements