SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

para-Dibromobenzene

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10550

Signal Word
WARNING

Hazard Class: Skin irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315). Eye irritation (Category 2A). Causes serious eye irritation (H319).

Hazard Class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335).

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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
para-Dibromobenzene Synonyms: 1,4-Dibromobenzene	106-37-6	C₆H₄Br₂	235.9

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313).
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse (P362).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes of carbon oxides and hydrogen bromide gas.

In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).

NFPA Code

H-2
F-1
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid skin and eye exposure. Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. Place spilled solid in sealed bag or appropriate waste disposal container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #4. Store with ethers, ketones, and halogenated hydrocarbons.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original container (P234).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves (P280). Wash thoroughly after handling (P264). Do eat, drink, or smoke when using this product (P270).

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Light yellow plates
Soluble: ethanol, benzene, diethyl ether, acetone, and carbon disulfide.
Insoluble in water.

Melting point: 87.3 °C
Boiling point: 222 °C
Specific gravity: 2.261
Refractive index: 1.5742

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and open flame. May emit carbon oxide and hydrogen bromide gas when heated to decomposition.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: may cause irritation if in contact with skin or eyes. May cause respiratory irritation.
Chronic effects: Prolonged exposure may cause kidney or liver harm.
Target organs: skin, kidney, and liver.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 3,120 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No Data Available

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #4b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT: Not a dangerous good.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

Not Listed

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. 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 THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.