4.7 - exhibit LH (cont.)
4.7.9 - Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Clear, colourless to yellow liquid,
odourless
Melting point/range
10°C (58%)
Boiling point/range
146°C (55%)
Vapour pressure
2.1 mm Hg at 20°C (55%)
Vapor density
Not available
Evaporation rate (ether=1)
Not available
Solubility
Solubility in water
70 g/100 ml at 101°C
Solubility in other solvents Miscible with methanol, ethanol
(absolute), n-propanol
Specific gravity
1.627 (55%)
Decomposition temperature Not available
4.7.10 - Stability and reactivity
Stability
Stable under normal conditions
Materials to avoid
Strong acids
Conditions to avoid
None known
Hazardous decomposition
None known
products
Hazardous polymerization
Will not occur
4.7.11 - Toxicological information
Note: The following data refers to LiBr 55%
Acute toxicity
1. Rat oral LD50
>2000 mg/kg
2. Rabbit dermal LD50
>2000 mg/kg
3. Rat inhalation LC50
>5.1 mg/l/4 hour
4. Eye irritation (rabbit)
Severe irritant
5. Dermal irritation (rabbit)
Mild irritant
6. Dermal sensitization (guinea pig)
Not a sensitizer
Effects of overexposure
1. Ocular
Severe irritant
2. Dermal
Mild irritant to intact skin
3. Inhalation
May irritate the upper respiratory tract
4. Ingestion
May cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea
and ataxia. Slurred speech, blurred vision,
dizziness, sensory loss, convulsions and
stupor may occur in cases of large intake.
Chronic toxicity
Repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated oral
intake of bromides (> 9 mg/kg body weight/day) may affect the
central nervous system. Warning symptoms include mental
dullness, slurred speech, weakened memory, apathy, anorexia,
constipation, drowsiness and loss of sensitivity to touch and pain.
Mutagenicity
Not mutagenic by the Ames Test
Carcinogenicity
- Not known to be a carcinogen.
- Not classified by IARC.
- Not included in NTP 9th Report on Carcinogens.
4.7.12 - Ecological information
Aquatic toxicity
96 hour - LC50, Fish
>1000 mg/l
72 hour - EC50, Marine alga
751.9 mg/l
48 hour - EC50, Marine invertebrate
1527.7 mg/l
4.7.13 - Disposal considerations
Waste disposal
Avoid access to streams, lakes or ponds. Observe all federal,
state and local environmental regulations when disposing of
this material.
4.7.14 - Transportation information
IMO
Not regulated
ADR/RID
Not regulated
ICAO/IATA
Not regulated
DOT
Not regulated
4.7.15 - Regulatory information
EEC
Reported in EINECS (No. 2314398)
Indication of danger
Irritant, symbol required (Xi)
Risk Phrases
R 41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases
S 26: In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
S 39 : Wear eye/face protection.
Australia
Listed in AICS
USA
Reported in the EPA TSCA Inventory
Canada
Listed in DSL
Japan
Listed in MITI (ENCS No.1-110)
China inventory
Listed
South Korea
Listed in ECL (KE-22549)
Philippines
Listed in PICCS
4.7.16 - other information
This data sheet contains changes from the previous version in
section(s) 4.7.12 et 4.7.15.
The HSE Policy of Dead Sea Bromine Group
Dead Sea Bromine Group (DSBG) is the world’s largest
producer of elemental bromine and a recognized leader in the
development and supply of bromine compounds.
DSBG is committed to responsibly manage its products at all
stages of their life cycle in order to protect human health and
the environment.
This responsibility applies throughout development, manufacture,
transportation, use, recycle and disposal of DSBG products.
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