Ethyl bromide
Synonyms & Trade Names
Bromoethane, MonobromoethanePhysical Description
Colorless to yellow liquid with an ether-like odor. [Note: A gas above 101°F.]Molecular Weight
109.0Boiling Point
101°FFreezing Point
-182°FSolubility
0.9%Vapor Pressure
375 mmHgIonization Potential
10.29 eVSpecific Gravity
1.46Flash Point
<4°FUpper Exposive Limit
8.0%Lower Explosive Limit
6.8%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc & magnesiumExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; central nervous system depression; pulmonary edema; liver, kidney disease; cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrestTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system, central nervous systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap flush promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
OSHA
Up to 2000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division