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First-aid measures

Eye contact: Holding the eyelids apart, flush eyes promptly with copious flowing water for at least

20 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes. Wash clothing before re-use.

Get medical attention immediately.

Inhalation: In case of inhalation, remove person to fresh air.

Keep him quiet and warm. Apply artificial respiration if necessary and get medical

attention immediately.

Ingestion: If swallowed, wash mouth thoroughly with plenty of water. Get medical attention

immediately.

NOTE: Never give an unconscious person anything to drink.

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Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire

conditions.

Fire fighting procedure: Cool containers with water spray. In closed stores, provide fire-fighters with selfcontained

breathing apparatus in positive pressure mode

Unusual fire and explosion hazards:  

will decompose from ca. 400°C releasing poisonous and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide, phosgene and carbon monoxide.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Evacuate area.

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, protective gloves and boots (not rubber).

Methods for cleaning up: Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed container for disposal. Ventilate

area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Environmental precautions Prevent entry into sewers and watercourses.

Handling and storage

Handling: Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid breathing vapours and any other bodily contact.

Storage: Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials (see

"materials to avoid").

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1887
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Labels:
Danger Label Model No.: 6.1
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
1887
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Labels:
Danger Label Model No.: 6.1
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1887
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Bromochloromethane
Chemical name:
Bromochloromethane
Labels:
Danger Label Model No.: 6.1
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1887
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Bromochloromethane
Chemical name:
Bromochloromethane
Labels:
Danger Label Model No.: 6.1
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, protective gloves and boots (not rubber).

Stability and reactivity

Stable under normal conditions.

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizers and strong bases

Aluminum, calcium, zinc, magnesium and their alloys.

Conditions to avoid: Heating above decomposition temperature.

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal Dispose of in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.