| [Fire Fighting] Extinguish using agent most appropriate for surrounding fire. | |
| [Fire Potential] Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. | |
| [Inhalation] Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [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] Not available. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. | |
| [Skin] May cause severe irritation and possible burns. | |
| [Eyes] Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. | |
| [Hazards] Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 3261 | |
| [Personal Protection] Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. | |
| [Respirators] Not available. | |
| [Appearance] White. | |
| [Melting Point] 135 | |
| [Boiling Point] 245 | |
| [Usage] Catalyst for polymerization. | |
| [Product Name] Tribromoacetic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_75-96-7.htm">75-96-7 | |
| [Formula] C2HBr3O2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 296.74 | |
| [EINECS] 200-919-9 | |
| [Merck] 12,9739 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1755150 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-02-00-00534 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] ELIMINATE all ignition sources. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 3261 | |
| [Hazard Class] 8 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III |
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