Product Identification

Product Name

Bromal

Synonyms

2,2,2-Tribromoacetaldehyde
Tribromoacetaldehyde

CAS

115-17-3

Formula

C2HBr3O

Molecular Weight

280.74

EINECS

204-067-9

RTECS

AB3237500

RTECS Class

Other

Merck

12,1404

Beilstein/Gmelin

1098614

Beilstein Reference

4-01-00-03155

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Clear, brown liquid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Boiling Point

174

Density

3.34 g/cm3

Usage

In medicine, organic synthesis.

Refractive Index

1.584 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents. Consider after ingestion of a potentially life-threatening amount of poison if it can be performed soon after ingestion (generally within 1 hour).

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical assistance

Skin

Obtain medical assistance. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Obtain medical assistance.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Refrigerator (approx 4 C).

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

May cause irritation.

Inhalation

Harmful if inhaled.

Skin

Harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Eyes

May cause irritation.

Hazards

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.

UN (DOT)

2810

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear protective safety goggles or face shield as described in 29 CRF 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin contact should be eliminated by wearing the appropriate chemical protective gloves annd clothing.

Respirators

Not available.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

65

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus inpressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and fullprotective gear. Combustible Liquid. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, orchemical foam.

Fire Potential

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2810

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

I; II; III