Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
79-27-6	1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane	100	201-191-5

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: yellow liquid.
Warning! May be fatal if inhaled. Possible risks of irreversible effects. May cause severe eye irritation and possible injury. May be absorbed through intact skin. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause severe skin irritation and possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, respiratory system, eyes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin: May be absorbed through damaged or abraded skin in harmful amounts. Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns. Causes symptoms similar to those of inhalation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. Exposure produces central nervous system depression. May cause lung damage. May cause headache, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, darkened urine and jaundice.
Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause nausea, dizziness, and headache.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Monitor liver function closely.

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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: 635 deg F ( 335.00 deg C)
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 1

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from metals. Poison room locked. Store away from alkalies. Separate from oxidizing materials.

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 adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane	1 ppm TWA	8 ppm IDLH	1 ppm TWA; 14 mg/m3 TWA

OSHA Vacated PELs: 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane: 1 ppm TWA; 14 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: yellow
Odor: camphor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: .1 mm Hg @68F
Vapor Density: 11.9
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 471 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:32 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.96 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:C2H2Br4
Molecular Weight:345.63

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, and metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc in the presence of steam. Will attack some forms of plastics, rubber,and coatings.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen bromide, bromine fumes, carbonyl bromide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 79-27-6: KI8225000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 79-27-6:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Mild;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 549 mg/m3/4H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 550 mg/m3;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 269 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 400 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 1200 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = 5250 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 79-27-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: Chemist working for 7.5 hrs.in 1-2 ppm TBE, with single 10 minute exposure to about 16ppm was hospitalized for 9 weeks with near-fatal liver injury which developed over several days. Initial symptoms were headache, anorexia, vomiting, and stomach pains.
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: Mutagenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: In water, susbtance will evaporate.In soil, it will slowly evaporate.
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	TETRABROMOETHANE	TETRABROMOETHANE
Hazard Class:	6.1	6.1
UN Number:	UN2504	UN2504
Packing Group:	III	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 79-27-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 79-27-6: immediate, delayed.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 79-27-6 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T+
Risk Phrases:
     R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
     R 36 Irritating to eyes.
     R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
     effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases:
     S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
     S 27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 79-27-6: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 79-27-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 79-27-6 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #7 Date: 9/30/2003

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