Material Safety Data Sheet Cyanogen Bromide, 99%

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet Cyanogen Bromide, 99% Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Cyanogen Bromide, 99% Synonyms: Bromine cyanide; Bromocyanogen; Cyanogen monobromide. Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS Cyanogen bromide 100 % Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: colorless to white solid. Danger! May be fatal if swallowed. Causes severe skin irritation and possible burns. Poison! Corrosive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes severe eye irritation and possible burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause blood abnormalities. May cause blindness. Air sensitive. Moisture sensitive. Heat sensitive. Target Organs: Blood, central nervous system, eyes. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes redness and pain. Skin: Causes skin burns. If absorbed, may cause symptoms similar to those for ingestion. May be metabolized to cyanide which in turn acts by inhibiting cytochrome oxidase impairing cellular respiration. Substance is readily absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause central nervous system effects. Metabolism may release cyanide, which may result in headache, dizziness, weakness, collapse, unconsciousness and possible death. Ingestion may result in symptoms similar to cyanide poisoning which is characterized by asphyxiation. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Inhalation may produce tearing, sneezing, rhinorrhea (the free discharge of a thin nasal mucus), cough, dyspnea (labored

2 breathing), bronchial asthma, and cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood). May be metabolized to cyanide which in turns act by inhibiting cytochrome oxidase impairing cellular respiration. Inhalation may result in symptoms similar to cyanide poisoning which include tachypnea, hyperpnea (abnormally rapid or deep breathing), and dyspnea (labored breathing) followed rapidly by respiratory depression. Pulmonary edema may occur. Chronic: No information found. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes). Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Treat patient as for inhalation. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Treat patient as for inhalation. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. SPEED IS ESSENTIAL, OBTAIN MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Will react with water to form toxic and corrosive fumes. Reaction with water may generate much heat which will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. Do NOT get water inside containers. Most foams will react with the material and release corrosive/toxic gases. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Flash Point: Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 0; Instability: 1 Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

3 Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Do not get water inside containers. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not allow contact with water. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from acids. Store protected from moisture. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Cyanogen bromide none listed none listed none listed Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State: Solid Appearance: colorless to white Odor: pungent odor ph: Not available. Vapor Pressure: 100 mm 22 C Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate:Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 62 deg C Freezing/Melting Point:52 deg C Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Reacts with water. Specific Gravity/Density:2.015

4 Molecular Formula:CBrN Molecular Weight: Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Polymerization at low temperatures may occur. Reacts with water to form toxic fumes. Unstable. May react with carbon dioxide in the air to form toxic hydrogen cyanide. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, moisture, contact with water, excess heat, prolonged exposure to air. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Moisture. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide. Hazardous Polymerization: May occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# : GT LD50/LC50: Not available. Oral, rats and mice: LD50 = mg/kg l, guinea pigs: LD50 = Carcinogenicity: CAS# : Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Other Studies: Section 12 - Ecological Information No information available. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: CAS# : waste number U246.

5 Section 14 - Transport Information Shipping Name: IATA CYANOGEN BROMIDE Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Number: Packing Group: UN1889 I Section 15 - Regulatory Information Hazard Symbols: T+ Risk Phrases: R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 34 Causes burns. Safety Phrases: S 18 Handle and open container with care. Section 16 - Additional Information MSDS Creation Date: 4/27/2001 Revision #3 Date: 3/04/2004 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall INDO GULF GROUP be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if INDO GULF GROUP has been advised of the possibility of such damages.