Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 204-278-6 | CAS number: 118-79-6
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
20 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Wash clothing before re-use.
Get medical attention immediately.
Inhalation In case of dust inhalation or breathing fumes released from heated material, remove
person to fresh air. Keep him quiet and warm. Apply artificial respiration if necessary
and get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion If swallowed, wash mouth thoroughly with plenty of water and give water to drink.
Get medical attention immediately.
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NOTE: Never give an unconscious person anything to drink.
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Notes to the physician No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Fire-fighting measures
Fire fighting procedure Cool containers with water spray. In closed stores, provide fire-fighters with selfcontained
breathing apparatus in positive pressure mode
Unusual fire and explosion
hazards When heated to decomposition, may release poisonous and corrosive fumes of
CO,CO2 and HBr.
Accidental release measures
Methods for cleaning up Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up, keep in closed container and hold for waste
disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Environmental precautions Prevent product from entering drains, ditches and rivers.
Handling and storage
Storage Store in a dry area away from incompatible materials (see "materials to avoid").
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s
(Tribromophenol) - Chemical name:
- 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
- Labels:
- 9
- Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Components ACGIH-TLV Data OSHA (PEL) Data
2,4,6-Tribromophenol
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Not determined Not determined
Manufacturer's recommendation 5 mg/m3
Ventilation requirements Ventilation must be sufficient to maintain atmospheric concentration below
recommended exposure limit.
Personal protective equipment:
- Respiratory protection Approved respirator
- Hand protection Protective gloves
- Eye protection Chemical safety goggles
- Skin and body protection Body covering clothes and boots
Hygiene measures Safety shower and eye bath should be provided. Do not eat, smoke or drink where
material is handled, processed or stored. Wash hands carefully before eating or
smoking.
Stability and reactivity
Materials to avoid Strong oxidizers, acids and bases
Conditions to avoid Heating above decomposition temperature
Hazardous decomposition
products
Hydrogen bromide, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
Hazardous polymerization Will not occur
Disposal considerations
disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Environmental precautions Prevent product from entering drains, ditches and rivers.
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