Bromine chloride Property

Melting point:

-66℃ [HAW93]

Boiling point:

decomposes evolving Cl2 at 10℃ [HAW93]

Density 

5.062g/L [LID94]

solubility 

reacts with H2O; soluble in ethyl ether,CS

form 

unstable red-brown gas

color 

dark red liquid (<5??C)

Water Solubility 

soluble H2O with ready hydrolysis, soluble carbon disulfide, ether [HAW93]

EPA Substance Registry System

Bromine chloride (13863-41-7)

Safety

RIDADR 

2901

HazardClass 

2.3

Hazardous Substances Data

13863-41-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Bromine chloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

A reddish-yellow mobile liquid or gas. Irritating, pungent odor.

Uses

Bromine chloride (BrCl) is an irritating red, smelly liquid used to treat industrial and sewage wastes.

General Description

A reddish-yellow mobile liquid with an irritating odor. Melting point -66°C. Toxic by ingestion or inhalation, and an irritant to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure of the containers to intense heat may result in their violent rupturing and rocketing. Used as an industrial disinfectant.

Air & Water Reactions

Soluble in water [Hawley]. Reacts with water or steam to produce hydrochloric acid.

Reactivity Profile

Bromine chloride is a strong oxidizing agent. May react vigorously with combustible materials and generate enough heat to start and support combustion. Decomposes above 50°F to produce highly toxic chlorine gas.

Health Hazard

TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Substance does not burn but will support combustion. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. These are strong oxidizers and will react vigorously or explosively with many materials including fuels. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Some will react violently with air, moist air and/or water. Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release toxic and/or corrosive gas through pressure relief devices. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.

Potential Exposure

Used as an industrial disinfectant

Shipping

UN2901 Bromine chloride, Hazard Class: 2.3; Labels: 2.3—Poisonous gas, 8—Corrosive material, 5.1— Oxidizer Inhalation Hazard Zone B.

Incompatibilities

Dangerous, unstable material. Decomposes above 10° C, releasing highly toxic chlorine gas. A strong oxidizer. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Reacts with moisture, water or steam, forming corrosive hydrochloric acid. Reacts violently with combustibles and reducing agents; reactions may produce enough heat to both start and support combustion. May be corrosive to metals.

Waste Disposal

Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.