BCRCH - BROMOFORM

  • MSDS: BCRCH
  • Manufacturer: J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: BROMOFORM
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N008819
Product Identification

Product ID:BROMOFORM
MSDS Date:10/14/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008819
MSDS Number: BCRCH

Responsible Party
J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

Emergency Phone: 201 859-2151

Info Phone: 201 859-2151

Cage: EO543

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

Ingredients

BROMOFORM (TRIBROMOMETHANE) (SARA III)

CAS: 75-25-2

RTECS: PB5600000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL S, 0.5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL-RAT):1147MG/KG;LD50 (SUP DAT)
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
SECTION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/A
Effects of Overexposure:LIQ MAY BE IRRIT TO SKN, EYES, AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANES.INHAL OF VAPORS MAY CAUS COUGH,CHEST PAINS,DIFF
BRTH,/UNCON. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPSR MAY INCLUDE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. CHRONIC EFT OF INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE
MAY CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/LGE AMTS OF WTR FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION).
INGESTION:IF CONSCI OUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.

Fire Fighting

Lower Limits:N/K
Upper Limits:N/K
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD, ESPECIALLY
WHEN HEATED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP
LEAK IF CAN WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP
W/SAND/OTHER NON-COMBUS ABSOR MATL & PLACE INTO CONTAINER FOR LATER
DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPI LL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA. KEEP CONTAINER OUT OF LIGHT.
Other Precautions:N/K

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCEN EXCEEDS TLV.AT CONCEN UP TO 25PPM, A CHEM CARTRIDGE IS
RECOMM. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A SCBA IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLES W/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:N.FL PT MTD:N.LD50-LC50.MIX:(SCU-MOUS):1820MG/KG.TLV OF
PROD:0.5PPM(MFG).RT OF ENTRY:

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:302F/150C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Pres:5.0
Vapor Density:8.7
Spec Gravity:2.90
pH:N/K-FP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A,BUTYL ACET=1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1 TO 1%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS HEAVY LIQUID WITH A CHLOROFORM ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Corrosion Rate:

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN BROMINE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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