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Date of Issue : Oct 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : SODIUM BROMIDE Other Names : SODIUM BROMIDE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : 4 Uses : Photography, medicine (sedative), preparation of bromides.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White crystalline powder or granules; saline and somewhat bitter taste. Formula : NaBr Boiling Point : 1390 deg C Melting Point : 755 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 3.203 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Moderately soluble in alcohol. Solubility in water: 44.5% @ 0 deg C. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
No expected adverse effects. Eye
May irritate eye. Skin
May cause mild skin irritation. Inhaled
Irritative to respiratory tract. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No information available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, induce vomiting and seek medical aid. Do not induce vomiting in an unconscious patient.
Eye
Flush eyes with clena water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Skin
Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if breathing difficult. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No information available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
None established.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations low.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear full protective clothing including footwear and PVC gloves. Use dust respirator.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep in tightly closed containers. Keep away from strong acids, strong bases and foodstuffs.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name SODIUM BROMIDE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid raising dusts.
Shovel spilled material into intact packaging for possible reuse. After pickup complete, wash area down with plenty of water.
Disposal
Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Products of decomposition include toxic fumes of bromide. Cool containers with water spray.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use extinguishing media suitable to burning media. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Will react violently with bromine trifluoride.
5.1 Contact Points
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