Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
10222-01-2
Name of the chemical
2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-08-18
Product name
Mergal 530
Product Synonyms
None
Chemical name
Bromine-based biocide
CAS No.
10222-01-2
Manufacturer Name
Troy Chemical Corporation
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Company Information
company name
Troy Chemical Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Mergal® 530 is a clear colorless to amber liquid with a non-specific pungent odor. Corrosive. May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe eye irritation and irreversible corneal damage. Excessive heat greater than 70°C (158°F), will result in decomposition to bromine compounds. Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Potential health effects
ROUTES OF ENTRY Ingestion, skin contact, skin absorption, eyes, inhalation ACUTE EFFECTS INGESTION May be fatal if swallowed. SKIN May cause moderate skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization. EYE CONTACT May cause severe eye irritation and irreversible corneal damage if not washed from eyes promptly. INHALATION Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause severe irritation to the nose, throat, and lungs and severe pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).
Potential chronic health
Prolonged or repeated exposure may increase the blood and tissue levels of bromine. TARGET ORGANS None CARCINOGENICITY This product (or component) is not listed as a carcinogen according to OSHA, NTP, IARC, and ACGIH.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
There are no known conditions aggravated by exposure to this product.
Environmental effects
This product is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. See Section 12 for additional information.
