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| Carbon tetrabromide | CAS 558-13-4 | ||
| CBr4 | RTECS FG4725000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Carbon bromide, Methane tetrabromide, Tetrabromomethane |
DOT ID & Guide 2516 151 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (1.4 mg/m3) ST 0.3 ppm (4 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 13.57 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to yellow-brown crystals with a slight odor. |
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MW: 331.7 |
BP: 374°F |
MLT: 194°F |
Sol: 0.02% |
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VP(205°F): 40 mmHg |
IP: 10.31 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 3.42 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, hexacyclohexyldilead, lithium |
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Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: No recommendation Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: Daily Remove: No recommendation Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations To be added later |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears); lung, liver, kidney injury; in animals: corneal damage | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0474 |