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General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2024-05-13
Product name
Potassium bromide
Product Synonyms
Bromide Salt of Potassium.; Hydrobromic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.
7758-02-3
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H319, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002503 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
