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100034 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane

1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane. CAS 79-27-6, chemical formula Br₂CHCHBr₂.

1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: TBE, Muthmanns liquid, Acetylene tetrabromide, TBE

CAS #: 79-27-6 EC Number: 201-191-5 Molar Mass: 345.67 g/mol Chemical Formula: Br₂CHCHBr₂ Hill Formula: C₂H₂Br₄
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-27-6201-191-5C₂H₂Br₄Br₂CHCHBr₂345.67 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1000341000 Glass bottle 1 l
Description
Catalogue Number100034
SynonymsTBE, Muthmanns liquid, Acetylene tetrabromide, TBE
Description1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane
References
Product Information
CAS number79-27-6
EC index number602-016-00-9
EC number201-191-5
Hill FormulaC₂H₂Br₄
Chemical formulaBr₂CHCHBr₂
Molar Mass345.67 g/mol
HS Code2903 69 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Application1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane. CAS 79-27-6, chemical formula Br₂CHCHBr₂.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point239 °C (1013 hPa) (decomposition)
Density2.96 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Ignition temperature335 °C
Melting Point-1 - 1 °C
Vapor pressure0.1 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility0.68 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rat 5250 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangervery toxic, irritant, dangerous for the environment
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2504 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2504 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2504 , 6.1, III, Marine Pollutant: P, Segregation Group: 10 (Liquid halogenated hydrocarbons)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)2.950 - 2.970
Water (K. F.)≤ 0.05 %
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1000341000 04022536001005