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VERICIDE BRONOPOL SOLUTION CAS NO: 52-51-7
DATE: 08/21/2006 SUPERSEDES: 03/06/2006
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: VERICIDE BRONOPOL SOLUTION
SYNONYMS: Bronopol Solution
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Not Applicable
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not Applicable
VERICHEM, 3499 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 (412-331-7299, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
EMERGENCY PHONE: For any emergency involving spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident call CHEMTREC:
1-800-424-9300. Outside the USA and Canada call: 703-527-3887.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
REGULATED COMPONENTS
WORKER
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER PERCENT REFERENCE
EXPOSURE
52-51-7 10.0 Not Established PEL/TLV
2-Bromo-2-Nitro-1,3-Propanediol
57-55-6 10.0 Not Established PEL/TLV
1,2-Propanediol
7732-18-5 80.0 Not Established PEL/TLV
Water
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: HUMAN: Eye contact causes irritation. Dermal contact causes irritation.
This material is toxic by ingestion. Inhalation or aspiration of the liquid into the lungs may result in chemical
pneumonitis. Excessive inhalation overexposure could result in CNS depression, headache, dizziness,
incoordination, nausea and loss of appetite. ENVIRONMENTAL: This product is toxic to fish.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (IN CASE OF CONTACT)
IF IN EYES: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Get medical attention.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minute, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center
or doctor for treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have a person sip a
glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably mouth-to mouth. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: ................................................................................................. Not Available
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME):.................................................... Not Available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:................................................................ Not Available
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: ........................................................... 140o C
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTION
Use water fog, water, waterspray, foam, CO2 or dry chemical extinguishing media. Firefighters should be
equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn out gear. If product is heated above 140o C, the solid or
solid residue from solutions decomposes exothermically, liberating toxic hydrogen bromide fumes and oxides of
nitrogen, and wells up to give a tarry mass which burns readily.
If fire cannot be controlled and containers are heated, EVACUATE THE AREA!
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
?Make sure all personnel involved in the spill cleanup follow good industrial hygiene practices.
?See Section 8 for PPE recommendation.
?Dyke area to contain spill.
?Soak up pooled liquid with a suitable absorbent such as clay, sawdust kitty litter or fuller's earth. Sweep up
the absorbed material and place into an appropriate chemical waste container for disposal. Generously cover
contaminated area with slurry of common, powdered household laundry detergent and water. Using a stiff
brush, work the slurry into cracks and crevices. Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes then flush with water. Repeat
if necessary.
?Do not discharge unless in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Requirements: Store away from incompatible materials. Store in original container separate from other
pesticides, fertilizers, food and feed. Store in a cool dry place. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: Chemical goggles or side-shield safety glasses.
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: Gloves, coveralls, apron, and boots as necessary to prevent contract.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: Use local exhaust to control dusts. Mechanical may be adequate.
RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS: If dusts are generated, wear an approved dust respirator.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR:.........Colorless to light yellow liquid with a characteristic odor
BOILING POINT: ..................................... ........................................................ ~100
EVAPORATION RATE: ........................... ........................................................ N/A
MELTING POINT: .................................... ........................................................ N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT): ........................................................ 80
pH: ............................................................... ........................................................ 2.0 to 6.0
SATURATION IN AIR (PERCENT BY VOLUME): ..................................... N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: ...................... ........................................................ Soluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: VAPOR DENSITY: .................................................... 1.06
VAPOR PRESSURE: ................................ ........................................................ N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY/THERMAL (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable Avoid Alkalies and Heat
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Formaldehyde, bromine, oxides of carbon, oxides of
nitrogen
REACTIVITY: Incompatibilities: Amines, Metals, Strong Alkali. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Corrosive to metal. Not an oxidizer.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
ORAL: ......................................................................................Oral LD50 (Rat) 254 mg/kg
DERMAL: ................................................................................Dermal LD50 (Rat) 1600 mg/kg
INHALATION: ........................................................................N/A
EYE IRRITATION: ...............................................................Irritating (Rabbit)
SENSITIZATION:...................................................................Sensitizer
SKIN IRRITATION: ..............................................................Irritating (Rabbit)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BLUEGILL:.............................................................N/A
FATHEAD MINNOW:....................................... ........N/A
RAINBOW TROUT: ..............................................................Static 96 hr LC50 ?41.2 mg/L
WILDLIFE:..................................................... N/A
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide or
rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If waste cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact
your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA
Regional Office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Dispose of in a licensed facility. Recommend crushing or other means to prevent
unauthorized reuse.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Incinerate (assure that emissions comply with applicable regulations) or bury in a licensed
facility in compliance with Federal, State, and Local Solid Waste Regulations. Do not discharge into waterways
or sewer systems.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This section provides basic shipping classification information. Refer to appropriate transportation regulations for
specific requirements.
DOT Shipping Information IMO Shipping Information ICAO/IATA TRANSPORT CANADA
Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Corrosive Liquid, Acidic,
Shipping Name
Organic, N.O.S. (Bronopol) Organic, N.O.S. (Bronopol) Organic, N.O.S. (Bronopol)
Hazard Class 8 8 8
Packing Group III III III
Subsidiary Class
UN/ID Number UN3265 UN3265 UN3265
Transport Label
Yes Yes Yes
Required
Packing
Instructions
Passenger
Cargo
Max. Net Quantity
Passenger
Cargo
D.O.T. Hazardous
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY INFORMATION
US TSCA: Yes
CANADA DSL: Yes
EEC EINECS: Yes
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HAZARD RATING (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION)
FIRE: 1
HEALTH: 3
REACTIVITY: 1
THE INFORMATION ON THIS DATA SHEET IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR INFORMATION, CONSIDERATION, AND INVESTIGATION,
AND REPRESENTS OUR CURRENT DATA AND BEST OPINION AS TO THE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS. ANY USE OF THE PRODUCT WHICH IS NOT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THIS DATA SHEET OR WHICH INVOLVES USING
THE PRODUCT IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PROCESS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED, OR IMPLIED, AND WE ASSUME NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA CONTAINED HEREIN.
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