Ethylene dibromide
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CAS
106-93-4
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BrCH2CH2Br
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RTECS
KH9275000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
1,2-Dibromoethane; Ethylene bromide; Glycol dibromide
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DOT ID & Guide
1605 / 154
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.045 ppm C 0.13 ppm [15-minute] See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL: TWA 20 ppm C 30 ppm 50 ppm [5-minute maximum peak]
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IDLH
Ca [100 ppm]
See: 106934
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Conversion
1 ppm = 7.69 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid or solid (below 50°F) with a sweet odor. [fumigant]
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MW: 187.9
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BP: 268°F
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FRZ: 50°F
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Sol: 0.4%
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VP: 12 mmHg
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IP: 9.45 eV
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Sp.Gr: 2.17
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Liquid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, hot aluminum & magnesium; liquid ammonia; strong oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1008; OSHA 2
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; dermatitis with vesiculation; liver, heart, spleen, kidney damage; reproductive effects; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, reproductive system
Cancer Site
[in animals: skin & lung tumors]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0045 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0103
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