POTASSIUM BROMATE
ICSC: 1115 |
KBrO3 Molecular mass: 167.0 ICSC # 1115 | CAS # 7758-01-2 RTECS # EF8725000 UN # 1484 EC # 035-003-00-6 November 24, 2003 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
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. | In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. | |
EXPOSURE | PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | ||
INHALATION | Cough. Sore throat. | Local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | Redness. | Protective gloves. | First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention. |
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. Nausea. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
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. (Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.) | Separated from combustible and reducing substances, powdered metals and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. | Note: E O symbol T symbol R: 45-9-25 S: 53-45 UN Hazard Class: 5.1 UN Packing Group: II | ||
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Will turn shock-sensitive if contaminated with organic substances. Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
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