Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 137.5
Revision Date: September 22, 2014
Bromoform
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9512
Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard Class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 3). Toxic if inhaled (H331). Avoid breathing gas, mist, vapors or spray (P261).
Hazard Class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
A solid below 47 °F.
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Bromoform
Synonyms: Methyl tribromide
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75-25-2 |
CHBr3 |
252.75 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician (P311). 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 on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P351). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P301+P330+P312).
Nonflammable liquid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #4. Store with ethers, ketones, and halogenated hydrocarbons. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 0.5 ppm (OSHA/ACGIH) Readily absorbed through the skin.
Colorless to yellow liquid. Chloroform-like color. Soluble: Soluble in alcohol and many organic solvents.
Boiling point: 150-151 °C Melting point: 8.3 °C Specific gravity: 2.9
Incompatible with bases, alkali metals, aluminum, magnesium, and their alloys. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly. Keep bottle tightly closed and away from light.
Acute effects: Toxic, lachrymator, irritant. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Liver and nerves.
ORL-RAT LD50: 1147 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27j is one option.
Shipping name: Bromoform. Hazard class: 6.1, Keep away from food. UN number: UN2515
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-854-6), RCRA U225.
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