Ethylene dibromide |
Synonyms & Trade Names 1,2-Dibromoethane; Ethylene bromide; Glycol dibromide |
CAS No. 106-93-4 |
RTECS No. KH9275000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1605 154 |
FormulaBrCH2CH2Br |
Conversion 1 ppm = 7.69 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]
See: 106934 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.045 ppm C 0.13 ppm [15-minute] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL: TWA 20 ppm C 30 ppm 50 ppm [5-minute maximum peak] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1008;
OSHA 2
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid or solid (below 50°F) with a sweet odor. [fumigant] |
MW: 187.9 |
BP: 268°F |
FRZ: 50°F |
Sol: 0.4% |
VP: 12 mmHg |
IP: 9.45 eV |
Sp.Gr: 2.17 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Liquid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, hot aluminum & magnesium; liquid ammonia; strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; dermatitis with vesiculation; liver, heart, spleen, kidney damage; reproductive effects; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, reproductive system |
Cancer Site[in animals: skin & lung tumors] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0045 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0103 |
