Carbon tetrabromide
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CAS
558-13-4
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CBr4
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RTECS
FG4725000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Carbon bromide, Methane tetrabromide, Tetrabromomethane
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DOT ID & Guide
2516 / 151
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (1.4 mg/m3) ST 0.3 ppm (4 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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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
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BP: 374°F
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MLT: 194°F
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Sol: 0.02%
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VP(205°F): 40 mmHg
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IP: 10.31 eV
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Sp.Gr: 3.42
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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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 |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: Daily
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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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 |
