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SODIUM BROMATE

ICSC: 0196

Bromic acid, sodium salt
NaBrO3
Molecular mass: 150.9
ICSC # 0196 		CAS # 7789-38-0
RTECS # EF8750000
UN # 1494
April 05, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO contact with combustibles and reducing agents.
Water in large amounts.
EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances and reducing agents.


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. see Ingestion.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Vomiting. Deafness. Unconsciousness. See EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.
Separated from combustible and reducing substances, See Chemical Dangers.

UN Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Packing Group: II
Signal: Danger
Flam circle-Health haz
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
Causes damage to kidneys and nervous system if swallowed
ICSC: 0196 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

SODIUM BROMATE

ICSC: 0196

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen bromide. The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials, fuels and metal powder, grease, sulphur containing compounds causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the kidneys and nervous system when ingested, resulting in renal failure, respiratory depression, hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy. The effects may be delayed.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Decomposes at 381 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 3.34
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 36.4

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Will turn shock-sensitive if contaminated with organic substances, metal and carbon. Rinse contaminated clothes with plenty of water because of fire hazard.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51GO2-I+II+III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0196 SODIUM BROMATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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