| Name | BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE |
| Synonyms | BrF3 Bromotrifluoride BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE brominefluoride[brf3] Bromine fluoride (BrF3) Bromine(III) trifluoride |
| CAS | 7787-71-5 |
| EINECS | 232-132-1 |
| Molecular Formula | BrF3 |
| Molar Mass | 136.9 |
| Density | 2,803 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 8,8°C |
| Boling Point | 127°C |
| Water Solubility | violent reaction with H2O [HAW93] |
| Appearance | Morphological colorless liquid |
| Stability | Strong oxidising agent - reacts with combustible materials, metals, acids, water. Decomposes in water. Explosion risk. Non-flammable, but fire-promoting. |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | EPA Chemical Information Bromine trifluoride (7787-71-5) |
| Risk Codes | R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R35 - Causes severe burns |
| Safety Description | S7/8 - S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | 1746 |
| Hazard Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| category | oxidant |
| flammability hazard characteristics | decomposes highly toxic hydrogen fluoride gas in case of water and moisture; it is combustible in case of organic matter; it releases bromine and fluorine gas when exposed to heat and acid |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dry at low temperature; it is stored separately from fuel and organic matter |
| fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, carbon dioxide |
| occupational standards | TLV-TWA2.5 mg (fluorine)/m3; TWA2.5 mg (fluorine)/m3; STEL5 mg (fluorine)/m3 |
| Hazard Note | Oxidising agent/Toxic |
| toxic substance data | 7787-71-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| immediate threat to life and health concentration | 12 ppm (67 mg/m3) |
| exposure limit | TLV-TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3 (ACGIH, MSHA, and OSHA). |