EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Hygroscopic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Effects may be cumulative. May cause central nervous system effects such as psychosis, hallucinations, depression, visual changes and mental changes. Ingestion may cause skin eruptions and rash.
Inhalation:
May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. May cause incoordination and mental disturbances.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treatment includes hydration, mild diuresis, and possible hemodialysis. Consider the use of ammonium chloride in divided doses with a diuretic.

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: Odorless
pH: 6.5-8.0
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 806 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1390 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 755 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 800 deg C ( 1,472.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 800 deg C
Solubility in water: 95g/100ml water (25 c)
Specific Gravity/Density: 3.21g/cm3
Molecular Formula: BrNa
Molecular Weight: 102.8938

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, heating to decomposition, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids - alkaloidal and heavy metal salts (lead, silver, manganese, antimony, mercury, etc.) - strong oxidizing agents - halogen halides - bromine trifluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen bromide, sodium oxide, bromine fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7647-15-6: VZ3150000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7647-15-6: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3500 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodiumbromide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Water danger/protection: WGK 1 Bluegill sunfish LC50: >1000 mg/l/96H Rainbow trout LC50: >1000 mg/l/96H Daphnia magna LC50: >1000 mg/l/48H Bobwhite quail LD50: >2250 mg/kg Mallard duck LC50: >5633 ppm Bobwhite quail LC50: >5633 ppm

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Dangerous Goods Code:
UN Number:

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7647-15-6: 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 7647-15-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7647-15-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7647-15-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A