Bromothane r Specialty Cleaning Solvent
#M2S-BrD, #M2S-Br2D (55 Gal. Drum); #M2S-BrP, #M2S-Br2P (5 Gal.
Pail) #M2S-BrG, M2S-Br2G (1 Gal.); #M2S-Brl, #M2S-Br2l ( 1 Quart)
MicroCare Corporation, 595 John Downey Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06051 USA
(860) 827-0626 (Customer Service); email: techsupport@microcare.com
Material Safety Data Sheet
Preparation date: 05/05/08
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1. Chemical Product and Company Identification 4. first aid Measures
Product Name: Bromothane R Specialty Cleaning Solvent. #M2S- eyes: Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses and
BRD, #M2S-BR2D(55 Gal. Drum); #M2S-BRP, #M2S-BR2P(5 continue flushing for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally until no
Gal. Pail); #M2S-BRG, #M2S-BR2G(1 Gal.); #M2S-BRL, #M2S- evidence of the chemical remains. Call a physician.
Skin: Wash promptly with soap and water for 15 minutes. Remove and
BR2L(1 Quart)
Chemical family: A halogenated alkane solvent. wash contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
Packaged By: Micro Care Corp., 595 John Downey Dr., New Britain, ingestion: Call a physician.
inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing,
CT, 06051 USA CAGE/FSCM: OATV9
emergency telephone: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call
a physician.
2. Composition/information on ingredients Note to attending Physician: There is no specific antidote to overex-
active ingredients: posure. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of
Chemical Name Wt.%range tlV Units symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. Immediate medical
attention for acute overexposure is required.
n-Propyl Bromide >80.0 See section 8
CAS # 106-94-5
5. Firefighting Measures
1,2-Epoxybutane <1.0 See section 8
flash Point: None, Tag Closed Cup, ASTM-D-56.
CAS # 106-88-7
autoignition temperature: Not available
2-Methyl-2-Propanol <5.0 See section 8
flammable limits in air: LEL/UEL: 4.0 - 7.8 (% by volume)
CAS # 75-65-0
extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, "alcohol" foam, CO2; water
Dimethoxymethane <5.0 See section 8
may be ineffective, but water should be used to keep fire exposed
CAS # 109-87-5
containers cool. If a spill or leak has not ignited, use water spray to
2-Propanol <10.0 See section 8
disperse vapors and protect persons attempting to stop leak.
CAS # 67-63-0
Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate personnel. Wear self con-
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
tained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment.
3. Hazard Identification Keep containers cool. Containers build pressure under fire conditions
emergencyOverview: Colorless to pale yellow liquid. Strong characteristic causing violent bursting and dangerous propelling of container. Static
electricity will accumulate and may ignite vapors. Prevent a possible
odor. Causes severe eye irritation. Prolonged contact may cause blister-
fire hazard by bonding and grounding or inert gas purge.
ing or chemical burns. Causes mucus membrane and upper respiratory
tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Keep away from children.
6. accidental release Measures
relevant routes of exposure: Ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Spill or leak: Evacuate area, absorb spilled liquid with commercial,
SignsandSymptomsofOverexposure: Irritation of eyes and skin ranging
nonflammable absorbent i.e. sand, vermiculite. Remove unprotected
from general reddening to blistering, irritation to mucus membranes
personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut
and respiratory tract, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of
off fire sources. Provide ventilation. Shovel (spark proof) absorbent
breath, headache, hallucinations, ataxia, confusion, delirium, muscle
material into drums and close. Do not flush to sewer.
weakness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Potential health effects:
7. handling and Storage
eyes: Direct contact may irritate seriously with moderate to severe
Do not breathe vapors or mist. Keep containers closed. Use only with
redness, swelling and possibly some corneal injury. Persons wearing
adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash
contact lenses should wear chemical protective safety goggles when
thoroughly after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in
exposed to this product.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Prolonged contact may cause blistering. cool dry place, away from heat, sparks or flames which may generate
ingestion: Not expected to be a hazard in normal industrial use. toxic decomposition products. Vapors are heavy and may concentrate
inhalation: Causes mucus membrane and respiratory tract irritation. in low poorly ventilated areas.
Medical Conditions aggravated by exposure: Dermatitis. Liver disor-
8. exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ders. Kidney disorders. Respiratory disorders. Central and peripheral
respiratory Protection: Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep
nervous system disorders.
Chronic health effects: Repeated inhalation of high concentrations container tightly closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or sup-
plied air respirators for emergencies and in situations where misting
may cause lung, liver, kidney, urinary, blood, bone marrow, heart, eye,
or vapors occur which allow airborne exposures to exceed established
central nervous system, gastrointestinal, reproductive, developmental
threshold values.
and fertility effects.
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MicroCare MSDS: Bromothane r Solvent (#M2S-BrD, #M2S-Br2D, #M2S-BrP, #M2S-Br2P, #M2S-BrG, #M2S-Br2G, #M2S-Brl, #M2S-Br2l)
eye Protection: Use chemical protective safety glasses. mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, possibly resulting in
Protective Clothing: Where there is potential for skin contact, use chemical burns. Chronic overexposure to this component by ingestion,
inhalation or dermal absorption may be harmful. Long term exposure
impervious butyl rubber gloves, apron, pants and jacket.
exposure Guidelines: Applicable Exposure Limits. may cause lung, liver, kidney, central nervous system, developmental
and reproductive effects. The acute inhalation LD50 or LC50 is 253
n-Propyl Bromide:
g/m3/30 minutes (rat).
PEL (OSHA) none established
TLV (ACGIH) 10 ppm (50 mg/m3)(ACGIH TLV TWA) In a 13 week whole body inhalation study using rats with exposure to
WEL (Great Lakes) 10 ppm 8 hour TWA vapors for 6 hours each day for 5 days per week at chamber concentra-
REL (US EPA) 25 ppm TWA tions between 0.5 and 3.0 mg/L, no clinical observations were produced.
1,2-Epoxybutane At concentrations of 2.0 and 3.0 mg/L, histopathological lesions were
PEL (OSHA) None Established found in the liver. The No Effect Level was established at 1.0 mg/L.
TLV (ACGIH) None Established Other acute/chronic health hazards, as well as target organs, are not
2-Methyl-2-Propanol known.
PEL (OSHA) 100 ppm TWA
Dimethoxymethane: The acute inhalation LD50 or LC50 is 57 g/m3/7H
TLV (ACGIH) 100 ppm TWA, A4
(mouse); 15,000 ppm (rat). The acute oral LC50 or LD50 is 5,708
2-Propanol
mg/kg (rabbit). Determined to cause eye, skin and respiratory tract
PEL (OSHA) 400 ppm TWA
irritation.
TLV (ACGIH) 400 ppm TWA
2-Methyl-2-Propanol: This material has been determined to be severely
Dimethoxymethane
irritating to the eyes and irritating to the skin. Overexposures may result
PEL (OSHA) 1000 ppm TWA
in liver, kidney, blood, nervous system and fertility effects.
TLV (ACGIH) 1000 ppm TWA
1,2-Epoxybutane: Contact may irritate or burn skin, eyes, mucous
NfPa, NPCa-hiMiS ratiNG:
membrane and the upper respiratory tract. This component was not
Health 2
found to be a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs.
Flammability 1
12. ecological information
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions.
aquatic toxicity: Avoid runoff into storm drains and streams which lead
9. Physical and Chemical Properties to waterways. Water runoff can cause environmental damage.
Physical form:
13. Disposal Considerations
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Strong characteristic odor
Waste Disposal: Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must
Boiling Point: 68o C / 154o F
be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial and Local
ph: Not available
regulations.
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
Specific Gravity:
14. transportation information
Not determined
% Volatile by Weight: 100
Ground Transport: Not Hazardous, Not Regulated
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Air Transport: Not Hazardous, Not Regulated
Vapor Density (air=1): >1.00
15. regulatory information
10. reactivity
Section 313 Supplier information: This material contains the follow-
Chemical Stability: Material is stable under normal conditions.
ing toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting requirements
hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to
incompatibilities: Avoid strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases,
Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
organic and inorganic acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, aluminum,
CaS# Chemical Name % by Weight
halogens.
1,2 Epoxybutane (de minimis) 1%
106-88-7
Decomposition Products: Burning may produce carbon oxides, halogen
2-Methyl-2-propanol (de minimis) 1%
75-65-0
bromide and/or bromine.
11. toxicological information This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and
distributed for this material.
Carcinogenicity:
title iii hazard Communications Sections 311, 312
NTP: No
Acute Yes
IARC: Yes Chronic Yes
OSHA: No Fire No
Reactivity No
ACGIH: No
Pressure No
Other: No
16. Other information
NOTE: 1,2 Epoxybutane has been classified as a Group 2B material by
IARC. An IRAC Group 3 material exhibits limited evidence for car-
For additional information, contact Tech Support at Micro Care: Telephone
cinogenicity in experimental animals and no human data.
(860) 827-0626 or email: techsupport@microcare.com
n-Propyl Bromide: This component is irritating to the skin, eyes,
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