Synonyms: Zinc Dibromide
CAS No.: 7699-45-8
Molecular Weight: 225.18
Chemical Formula: ZnBr2
Product Codes: 4308
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Zinc Bromide 7699-45-8 90 - 100% Yes
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, BRAIN AND EYES.
SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Inhalation can cause severe irritation of mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. High concentrations may cause lung damage.
Ingestion:
Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestions are usually promptly rejected by vomiting, but sufficient absorption may occur to produce central nervous system, eye and brain effects. Symptoms may include skin rash, blurred vision and other eye effects, drowsiness, irritability, dizziness, mania, hallucinations, and coma.
Skin Contact:
Causes severe irritation with redness, itching and pain. May cause burns, especially if skin is wet or moist.
Eye Contact:
Can cause severe irritation or burns with eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged exposure by any route may cause skin rashes (bromaderma). Repeated ingestion of small amounts may cause central nervous system depression, including depression, ataxia, psychoses, memory loss, irritability, and headache.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons suffering from debilitation, depression, alcoholism, neurological or psychological disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this compound.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, give several glasses of water to drink. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard. Finely divided zinc compounds can explode in air. Specific levels have not been described.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Use water carefully as material will react with water to form acidic solution.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. Material dissolves in water to form an acidic solution. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
Granular powder.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Complete (100%)
Specific Gravity:
4.22 @ 25C/4C
pH:
ca. 4 (aqueous solution)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
650C (1202F)
Melting Point:
394C (741F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
May emit hydrogen bromide and zinc oxide when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Explosive when mixed with sodium or potassium.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture and incompatibles.
Investigated as a mutagen. No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Zinc Bromide (7699-45-8) No No None
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S. (ZINC BROMIDE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1759
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 12KG
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S. (ZINC BROMIDE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1759
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 12KG
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S. (ZINC BROMIDE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1759
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 12KG
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Zinc Bromide (7699-45-8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Zinc Bromide (7699-45-8) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Zinc Bromide (7699-45-8) No No No Zinc compoun
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Zinc Bromide (7699-45-8) 1000 No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EVERY AREA OF CONTACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, BRAIN AND EYES.
Label Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not breathe dust.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, give several glasses of water to drink. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 3.
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