POTASSIUM BROMIDE

Safety Data Sheet
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1. PRODUCT:  CAS No.: 7758-02-3 E-C No.:231-830-3	Weight:  119g/mol    Formula:  BrK

2. HAZARDS: GHS:  	Eye irritation (Category 2A)	   
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Signal Word:         WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENT(S): H319: Causes serious eye irritation.		
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S): P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.  P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present 
and easy to do so. Continue Rinsing. P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician.

HMIS Classification: Health hazard  2, Flammability   0,  Physical hazards   0			
NFPA Rating: Health hazard  2, Fire     0, Reactivity hazard   0

Potential Effects: Eye: Risk of serious damage to eyes.	Skin: Harmful in contact with skin. 
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. 		Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. 
2.3: Other Hazards: none

3. COMPOSITION / INFO: 
Chemical 			 CAS No.	 	Percent		
Potassium bromide	                7758-02-3                  98%                  

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: Rinse for 15 min with plenty of water and seek medical advice.  Skin: Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  Consult a physician. Physician: Treat symptomatically & supportively. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info:  Wear a self –contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH & full PPE.  Substances is noncombustible. Extinguishing:  Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol resistant foam.  Hazards: Hydrogen bromide gas, potassium oxides.  Flash Pt: N/A Auto-ignition Temp: N/A. Explosion Limits: N/A

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Info:  Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8. Spills:  Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal.  

7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling:  Wash thoroughly after handling.  Use with adequate ventilation.  Minimize dust generation and accumulation.  Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.  Avoid breathing dust.
Storage:  Store in a cool, dry place.  Store protected from moisture.

8. EXPOSURE: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with any eyewash facility and a safety shower.  Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Chemical 		ACGIH		NIOSH			OSHA – Final/Vacated PEL’s
Potassium Bromide ACS	None listed	None listed		None listed

PPE: 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 EN 166. Skin:  Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile. Clothing:  Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
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 respirators if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: Appearance: White crystalline powder. Odor: Odorless. Solubility: 119 g/l @ 20˚C (68˚F)   pH: 5-6 at 119g/l at 25˚C (77˚F) Boiling Pt: 1435˚C (2615˚F) Melting Pt: 734˚C (1353˚F) Relative Density: 2.750 g/cm3   )  Vapor Pressure : <0.01hPa (<0.01mmHg) at 20˚C(68˚F)  1hPa (1mmHg) at795˚C(1,463˚F 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY: Avoid: Dust generation, moisture. Stability: Stable in ordinary conditions Hygroscopic:  absorbs moisture or water from the air. Incompatibilities: Strong acids Haz Decomp:  see sec 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: RTECS#:  TS7650000	LD50:  Oral, rat:  >2000 mg/kg:
Carcinogenicity:  CAS#7758-02-3:  Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or OSHA.  Other: liver irregularities.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: Fate: Harmful to aquatic life.  Toxicity: LC50-fathead minnow ->mg/l-96h

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
	
14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS: Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFO: SARA311/312: Acute & chronic health hazard.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ/RQ.
Section 313No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
STATE:  is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL. 
PA & NJ Right to Know: Potassium bromide  CAS#7758-02-3		
California Prop.65 components: None of the chemicals are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

EUROPEAN/ INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:          XI	WGK (Water Danger/ Protection) CAS#7758-02-3:  l
Canada – DSL/NDSLCAS#7758-02-3 is listed on Canada’s DSL List.
Canada – WHMIS: 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#7758-02-3 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

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