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Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Ingestion: Call poison control center, or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip glass of
water, if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do
not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, them give artificial
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice.
Notes to Medical Doctor: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Not combustible, use extinguishing method suitable for surrounding fire.
Fire/Explosion Hazards: Not applicable
Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool containers with water spray. In closed stores, provide fire-fighters with self-
contained breathing apparatus in possible pressure mode.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Will decompose from ca 800
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C releasing poisonous and corrosive fumes of
bromine, hydrogen bromide and sodium oxide.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Use dust respirator, rubber gloves and chemical safety goggles.
Containment: Prevent large quantities of this product from contacting vegetation or waterways, large spills
could kill vegetation and fish.
Clean-up: Sweep up, place in bag and hold for waste disposal or possible re-use. Ventilate area and wash spill
site after material pickup is complete. Avoid raising dust.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid bodily contact. Keep containers tightly closed.
Storage: Keep in a well ventilated place away from incompatible materials (see materials to avoid).
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Limits:
Components ADGIH-TLV Data OSHA (PEL) Data
Sodium Bromide (CAS #7647-15-6) Not Determined Not Determined
Ventilation Requirements: Provide adequate ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eyes and Face: For dusty or misty conditions, or when handling solutions where there is reasonable
probability of eye contact, wear chemical safety goggles and hard hat. Under these conditions, do not wear
contact lenses. Otherwise, appropriate eye and face protection equipment (ANSI Z87 approved) should be
selected for the particular use intended for this material. Safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
Respiratory: In case of significant or accidental dust emissions, dust mask should be worn