58791-49-4

Classification of the GHS
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Corrosive to metalsCategory 1
HEALTH HAZARDS
Skin corrosion/irritationCategory 1C
Category 1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDSNot classified
GHS label elements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Danger
Signal word
Hazard statementMay be corrosive to metals
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
Keep only in original container.
[Prevention]
Do not breathe.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
[Response]IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
[Storage]Store locked up.
[Disposal]Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
the local government
23% isomer)

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Section3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture:Substance
Component(s):1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene (contains ca. 23% isomer)
Percent:>98.0%(T)
CAS Number:58791-49-4
Chemical Formula:C12H10Br2

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Section4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Skin contact:Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Eye contact:Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
Ingestion:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting.
Protection of first-aiders:A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
tight goggles.

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Section5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishingDry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
media:
Specific hazards:Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
generate poisonous fume.
Specific methods:Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protectiveWhen extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:

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Section6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Use extra personal protective equipment (P3 filter respirator for toxic particles). Keep
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Entry to non-involved personnel should
emergency procedures: be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.
containment and cleaning Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with
up: appropriate laws and regulations.

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Section7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Technical measures:Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a closed system if possible. Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be
generated.
Advice on safe handling:Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Use corrosive resistant equipment.
Storage
Storage conditions:Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Packaging material:Law is followed. Keep only in original container.
23% isomer)

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Section8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls:Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied air respirator,
etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government standards and follow
local and national regulations.
Impervious gloves.
Hand protection:
Eye protection:Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.

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Section9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C):Solid
Form:crystal - powder
White - Very pale yellow
Color:
Odor:No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:178 °C
Boiling Point/Range:No data available
Flash Point:No data available
Explosive limits
Lower:No data available
No data available
Upper:
Density:No data available
No data available
Solubility:

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Section10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:Stable under proper conditions.
Reactivity:No special reactivity has been reported.
Incompartible materials: oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen bromide
Products:

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Section11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity:No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eyeNo data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC =No data available
No data available
NTP =
Reproductive toxicity:No data available

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Section12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish:No data available
Crustacea:No data available
Algae:No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
BioaccumulativeNo data available
potential(BCF):
Mobillity in soil
log Pow:No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc):No data available
Henry's LawNo data available
constant(PaM3/mol):
23% isomer)

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Section13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system.
Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.

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Section14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class:8: Corrosive.
3261
UN-No:
Proper shipping name:Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
III
Packing group:

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Section15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26,
2002): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport, loading and unloading were
prescribed.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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