SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION Product Name: n-propyl Bromide CAS Number: 106-94-5 Chemical Name: n-propyl Bromide Chemical Formula: CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 Br Synonyms: 1-Bromopropane Company Business Contact Silver Fern Chemical, Inc. Customer Service: 206-282-3376 2226 Queen Anne Avenue North info@silverfernchemical.com Suite #C Seattle WA 98109, USA 24 Hour Emergency Contact Infotrac 800-535-5053 Outside USA & Canada 352-323-3500 SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Harmful by inhalation Non Flammable Carcinogenicity NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No ACGIH: No SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Composition: Name CAS # % by weight n-propyl Bromide 106-94-5 >99.5% SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Remove patient from source of exposure. If patient is have breathing difficulties, get prompt medical attention. Created: 10/09/2005 Page 1 of 6
Eyes: Irrigate with water for a minimum of 15 mins. Get prompt medical attention. Skin: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench skin with water until all signs of product are removed, or if persistent, wash with soap and water. Contaminated clothing should be laundered before re-use. If exposure is significant seek medical advice. Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, but avoid swallowing. Get prompt medical attention if swallowing is suspected. Do not induce vomiting. SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishers: Unsuitable extinguishers: Decomposition: Special Procedures: Carbon Dioxide (C02) (S43) Foam Dry Powder Water unless under supervision of Fire Authority All smoke from tires is potentially dangerous take precautions to keep personnel away from fumes. Decomposition products may include hydrogen halides and carbon monoxide. Fire-fighters should wear protective clothing. In case of fire use approved self-contained breathing equipment. Wear fire-retardant clothing, Wear eye protection. Portable containers should be moved to a safe location if at all possible, without involving undue risk. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Exposure controls: Personal protection: Use barriers to prevent accidental entry into contaminated areas. Do not allow spillage to enter watercourses or drains Mark contaminated area and warn all personnel If ground water is contaminated inform the water or appropriate authority. Wear suitable respiratory equipment. (S36, 37, 39) Use eye protection, such as goggles to BS2092 grade. If skin contamination is likely wear impervious clothing when dealing with the spill. Wear PVC gloves. Created: 10/09/2005 Page 2 of 6
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Avoid inhalation of vapors Wear protective clothing (see section 8) Ensure adequate ventilation, Do not wear contaminated clothing Avoid skin and eye contact, wear protection. Storage: Store in tightly closed labeled containers, at ambient temperatures Store away from oxidizing materials, and ignition sources. Do not store in open sunshine and keep away from direct heat. Store away from foodstuff. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal Protection: Ensure workplace has sufficient ventilation, Do not use in confined spaces without suitable ventilation. Use protective clothing, including goggles. Always use glover best are neoprene or nitrile rubber Exposure Limits: Manufacturers recommend 100ppm as an occupational exposure level, i.e., that level at which personnel can work for an 8 hr working day without incurring undue health and safety problems. Air monitoring equipment is available. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: clear colorless to light straw colored liquid Odor: sweet organic ph: Not applicable (organic liquid) Boiling Point: 68 Deg C. Melting Point: -110 Deg C. Flash Point: NONE Tag closed cup (ASTM D56) Auto-ignition temp.: 490 Deg C Thermal Decomposition: 204 Deg C. Created: 10/09/2005 Page 3 of 6
Density: 1.35 gms/cc at 20 Deg CSolubility in water 2.4gm/litre Flammability limits: LEL 4.0% UEL 7.8% Vapor density: 43 Vapor pressure: 111 mm Hga t 20 Deg C SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable if stored in the correct manner (see section 7.) Product only normally decomposes in the case of a fire. Product is incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkali metals and finely powdered Aluminum. Product is compatible with almost all metals except for Calcium SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Harmful by inhalation. Vapors or Aerosols may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and respiratory tract. LD50 rats 4260 mg/kg (oral) LC50 rats 253.000mg/m3/halfhour (inhalation) LD50 rabbit 540mg/kg (oral) Ames Test Negative SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product sinks in water. The product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses or be deposited where it can affect ground or surface waters. GWP (global warming 0.31 potential 100 year horizon) ODP (Ozone depleting 0.002-0.03 potential) Atmospheric lifetime 11 days SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Absorb spill in inert material such as sand or proprietary absorber. Dispose of contaminated material according to local regulations. Spillage is regarded as classified waste. Consider authorized incineration as most suitable disposal method. Created: 10/09/2005 Page 4 of 6
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION UNDER USA AND ICAO/IATA REGULATIONS THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS. This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this product. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material. SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA information: All components are in full compliance with the TSCA inventory. SARA Section 302, 304: None Section 311, 312: Acute Section 313 Toxic Chemical: This product contains 1,2 Eposybutane, t-butanol and Acetonitrile which are subject to reporting requirements of SARA Section 313, Title III. RCRA: For disposal of unused material check with local, state and federal environmental agencies. NFPA,HMIS, WHMIS: Health 1 Flammability 1 Reactivity 0 Personal Protection H California Proposition 65: This product contains n-propyl bromide which is known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity. SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION References: Not available. Other Special Considerations: Not available. Created: 10/09/2005 DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY The information on this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is Created: 10/09/2005 Page 5 of 6
provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. Some information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the substance itself. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. <end of document> Created: 10/09/2005 Page 6 of 6