Bromine chloride (BrCl)

115.357

115.36

237-601-4

7G62XY5724

1713

2901

DTXSID4035259

Dark red liquid (<5 °C)|Reddish-yellow, mobile liquid

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1.53510

Bromine chloride appears as a reddish-yellow mobile liquid with an irritating odor. Toxic by ingestion or inhalation, and an irritant to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure of the containers to intense heat may result in their violent rupturing and rocketing. Used as an industrial disinfectant.

(at 25°C): 2.32 g/ml

158 °C

5°C

62 °F

1.463

Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: (good)

When dry bromine chloride is stored in a pressurized cylinder (a closed system), no product composition change can occur.

Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 2.368

3.5 (vs air)

Bromine chloride does not contain an explosive ingredient ... Bromine chloride is, however, a strong oxidizer and can react violently with many oxidizable materials.

Heat of formation: 14.6 kJ/mol; molar entropy: 240.1 J/mol-K; heat capacity: 35.0 J/mol-K|Ionization energy: 11.01 eV

Soluble in water [Hawley]. Reacts with water or steam to produce hydrochloric acid and possibly hydrobromic acid.

Oxidizing Agents, Strong

Strong Oxidizing Agent

BROMINE CHLORIDE is a strong oxidizing agent. May react vigorously with combustible materials and generate enough heat to start and support combustion. Decomposes above 50° F to produce highly toxic chlorine gas.

II

2.3

2901

1

R11:Highly Flammable. R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .

S16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking . S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .

AI4930000

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Fireproof if in building. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Stable. Flammable - note low flash point. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, nitrates, alkali metals. May attack some plastics and rubber.

P210, P220, P221, P234, P260, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P311, P312, P321, P363, P370+P378, P390, P391, P403+P233, P404, P405, P501

H272

SRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational harm/injury/toxicity or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.

The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violenty with combustible and reducing materials.|Exposing bromine chloride to water or steam will result in the formation of hydrochloric acid, a highly corrosive acidic solution.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 124 [Gases - Toxic and/or Corrosive - Oxidizing]: Substance does not burn but will support combustion. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. These are strong oxidizers and will react vigorously or explosively with many materials including fuels. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Some will react violently with air, moist air and/or water. Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release toxic and/or corrosive gas through pressure relief devices. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. (ERG, 2016)|Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion. See Chemical Dangers.

|Danger|H272 (50%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]|P210, P220, P221, P234, P260, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P311, P312, P321, P363, P370+P378, P390, P391, P403+P233, P404, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 2 companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 124 [Gases - Toxic and/or Corrosive - Oxidizing]: As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions. SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 2901 datasheet. FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 124 [Gases - Toxic and/or Corrosive - Oxidizing]: Fully encapsulating, vapor-protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Ventilate the area. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 124 [Gases - Toxic and/or Corrosive - Oxidizing]: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible. (ERG, 2016)|Wear appropriate chemical protective clothing. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.

Noncombustible, but is an oxidizer which may react with combustible materials and generate enough heat to start and support combustion.

Bromine chloride does not contain an explosive ingredient ... Bromine chloride is, however, a strong oxidizer and can react violently with many oxidizable materials.

If material involved in fire: extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire (material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty). Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Do not use water on material itself. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Do not apply water to point of leak in tank car or container.|Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires involving this material.

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Remove gas with fine water spray. Shut off cylinder if possible. Isolate the area until the gas has dispersed. NEVER direct water jet on liquid.

If material not involved in fire: keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Do not use water.|Personnel protection: avoid breathing vapors. Keep upwind ... Avoid bodily contact with the material.|Evacuation: if material leaking (not on fire), consider evacuation of one-half (1/2) mile radius based on amount of material spilled, location, and weather conditions.|Do NOT spray water on leaking cylinder (to prevent corrosion of cylinder). Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.|SRP: The scientific literature for the use of contact lenses by industrial workers is inconsistent. The benefits or detrimental effects of wearing contact lenses depend not only upon the substance, but also on factors including the form of the substance, characteristics and duration of the exposure, the uses of other eye protection equipment, and the hygiene of the lenses. However, there may be individual substances whose irritating or corrosive properties are such that the wearing of contact lenses would be harmful to the eye. In those specific cases, contact lenses should not be worn. In any event, the usual eye protection equipment should be worn even when contact lenses are in place.

Irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Remove gas with fine water spray. Shut off cylinder if possible. Isolate the area until the gas has dispersed. NEVER direct water jet on liquid.

Fireproof if in building. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly, especially in confined spaces.

Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions. Inhalation may cause pneumonitis. Inhalation may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. Exposure could cause death.

The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract and lungs. This may result in chronic inflammation and impaired functions.

NO contact with flammables. NO contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!

Use breathing protection. Use closed system and ventilation.

Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.

Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 124 [Gases - Toxic and/or Corrosive - Oxidizing]: TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 124 [Gases - Toxic and/or Corrosive - Oxidizing]: Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Clothing frozen to the skin should be thawed before being removed. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. Keep victim calm and warm. Keep victim under observation. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. (ERG, 2016)

Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention. Artificial respiration may be needed.

First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer immediately for medical attention.

Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.

Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. /Bromine, methyl bromide, and related compounds/|Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway (oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway, if needed). Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary ... . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary ... . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary ... . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with 0.9% saline (NS) during transport ... . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool. Administer activated charcoal ... . Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination ... . /Bromine, methyl bromide, and related compounds/|Advanced treatment: Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in the patient who is unconscious, has severe pulmonary edema, or is in severe respiratory distress. Positive-pressure ventilation techniques with a bag valve mask device may be beneficial. Consider drug therapy for pulmonary edema ... . Consider administering a beta agonist such as albuterol for severe bronchospasm ... . Monitor cardiac rhythm and treat arrhythmias if necessary ... . Start IV administration of D5W /SRP: "To keep open", minimal flow rate/. Use 0.9% saline (NS) or lactated Ringer's (LR) if signs of hypovolemia are present. For hypotension with signs of hypovolemia, administer fluid cautiously. Consider vasopressors if patient is hypotensive with a normal fluid volume. Watch for signs of fluid overload ... . Treat seizures with diazepam or lorazepam ... . Use proparacaine hydrochloride to assist eye irrigation ... . /Bromine, methyl bromide, and related compounds/

/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ Short-term exposure: Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions. Inhalation may cause pneumonitis. Inhalation may cause lung edema, but only after initial corrosive effects on eyes and/or airways have become manifest. The symptoms of lung edema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed, and they are aggravated by physical effort. Exposure may result in death. Long-term exposure: The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract and lungs , resulting in chronic inflammation and impaired functions.|/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ Irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

bromine chloride

Serious local effects by all routes of exposure.

Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed.

Redness. Burning sensation. Pain. Serious skin burns.

Watering of the eyes. Redness. Blurred vision. Pain. Burns.

Albemarle S909 Biocide (Albemarle Corp) bromine chloride 11%|Bromine Chloride (Great Lakes Chemical Corp) bromine chloride 99.5%|Bromine Chloride Disinfectant (Albemarle Corp) bromine chloride 99.1%|Maxxis Biocide (Albemarle Corp) bromine chloride 15%|Starbrom Plus Biocide (Albemarle Corp) bromine chloride 13.2%

Bromine chloride (BrCl): ACTIVE