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Tribromoacetaldehyde

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[Flash Point]

65
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus inpressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and fullprotective gear. Combustible Liquid. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, orchemical foam.
[Fire Potential]

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
[Ingestion]

Administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents. Consider after ingestion of a potentially life-threatening amount of poison if it can be performed soon after ingestion (generally within 1 hour).
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical assistance
[Skin]

Obtain medical assistance. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Obtain medical assistance.
[Storage]

Refrigerator (approx 4 C).
[Handling]

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation.
[Inhalation]

Harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause irritation.
[Hazards]

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.
[UN (DOT)]

2810
[Personal Protection]

Wear protective safety goggles or face shield as described in 29 CRF 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin contact should be eliminated by wearing the appropriate chemical protective gloves annd clothing.
[Respirators]

Not available.
[Appearance]

Clear, brown liquid.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Boiling Point]

174
[Density]

3.34 g/cm3
[Usage]

In medicine, organic synthesis.
[Refractive Index]

1.584 (20 C)
[Product Name]

Bromal
[Synonyms]

2,2,2-Tribromoacetaldehyde
Tribromoacetaldehyde
[CAS]

"CASEN_115-17-3.htm">115-17-3
[Formula]

C2HBr3O
[Molecular Weight]

280.74
[EINECS]

204-067-9
[RTECS]

AB3237500
[RTECS Class]

Other
[Merck]

12,1404
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1098614
[Beilstein Reference]

4-01-00-03155
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.
[Stability]

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

2810
[Hazard Class]

6.1
[Packing Group]

I; II; III