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4.7 - exhibit LH (cont.)
4.7.9 - Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Melting point/range
Boiling point/range
Vapour pressure
Vapor density
Evaporation rate (ether=1)
Solubility
Solubility in water
Solubility in other solvents
Specific gravity
Decomposition temperature Not available
4.7.10 - Stability and reactivity
Stability
Materials to avoid
Conditions to avoid
Hazardous decomposition
products
Hazardous polymerization
4.7.11 - Toxicological information
Note: The following data refers to LiBr 55%
Acute toxicity
1. Rat oral LD50
2. Rabbit dermal LD50
3. Rat inhalation LC50
4. Eye irritation (rabbit)
5. Dermal irritation (rabbit)
6. Dermal sensitization (guinea pig)
Effects of overexposure
1. Ocular
Severe irritant
2. Dermal
Mild irritant to intact skin
3. Inhalation
May irritate the upper respiratory tract
4. Ingestion
May cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea
and ataxia. Slurred speech, blurred vision,
dizziness, sensory loss, convulsions and
stupor may occur in cases of large intake.
Chronic toxicity
Repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated oral
intake of bromides (> 9 mg/kg body weight/day) may affect the
central nervous system. Warning symptoms include mental
dullness, slurred speech, weakened memory, apathy, anorexia,
constipation, drowsiness and loss of sensitivity to touch and pain.
Mutagenicity
Not mutagenic by the Ames Test
Carcinogenicity
- Not known to be a carcinogen.
- Not classified by IARC.
- Not included in NTP 9th Report on Carcinogens.
Clear, colourless to yellow liquid,
odourless
10°C (58%)
146°C (55%)
2.1 mm Hg at 20°C (55%)
Not available
Not available
70 g/100 ml at 101°C
Miscible with methanol, ethanol
(absolute), n-propanol
1.627 (55%)
Stable under normal conditions
Strong acids
None known
None known
Will not occur
>2000 mg/kg
>2000 mg/kg
>5.1 mg/l/4 hour
Severe irritant
Mild irritant
Not a sensitizer
4.7.12 - Ecological information
Aquatic toxicity
96 hour - LC50, Fish
72 hour - EC50, Marine alga
48 hour - EC50, Marine invertebrate
4.7.13 - Disposal considerations
Waste disposal
Avoid access to streams, lakes or ponds. Observe all federal,
state and local environmental regulations when disposing of
this material.
4.7.14 - Transportation information
IMO
ADR/RID
ICAO/IATA
DOT
4.7.15 - Regulatory information
EEC
Reported in EINECS (No. 2314398)
Indication of danger
Irritant, symbol required (Xi)
Risk Phrases
R 41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases
S 26: In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
S 39 : Wear eye/face protection.
Australia
Listed in AICS
USA
Reported in the EPA TSCA Inventory
Canada
Listed in DSL
Japan
Listed in MITI (ENCS No.1-110)
China inventory
Listed
South Korea
Listed in ECL (KE-22549)
Philippines
Listed in PICCS
4.7.16 - other information
This data sheet contains changes from the previous version in
section(s) 4.7.12 et 4.7.15.
The HSE Policy of Dead Sea Bromine Group
Dead Sea Bromine Group (DSBG) is the world's largest
producer of elemental bromine and a recognized leader in the
development and supply of bromine compounds.
DSBG is committed to responsibly manage its products at all
stages of their life cycle in order to protect human health and
the environment.
This responsibility applies throughout development, manufacture,
transportation, use, recycle and disposal of DSBG products.
>1000 mg/l
751.9 mg/l
1527.7 mg/l
Not regulated
Not regulated
Not regulated
Not regulated
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