Molecular Formula | CH2BrCl |
Molar Mass | 129.38 |
Density | 1.991g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −88°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 68°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 11°C |
Water Solubility | 9 g/L (20 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble in acetone, alcohol, benzene, ether (Weast, 1986), and many other solvents, particularlychlorinated hydrocarbons. |
Vapor Presure | 117 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Vapor Density | 4.5 (vs air) |
Appearance | neat |
Specific Gravity | 1.991 |
Exposure Limit | NIOSH REL: TWA 200 ppm (1,050 mg/m3), IDLH 2,000 ppm; OSHA PEL:TWA 200 ppm; ACGIH TLV: TWA 200 ppm (adopted) |
BRN | 1730801 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable, but may discolour in light. Incompatible with aluminium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, strong oxidizing agents. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.482(lit.) |
Use | For pharmaceutical applications |
Risk Codes | R37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R59 - Dangerous for the ozone layer R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R20 - Harmful by inhalation R39/23/24/25 - R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S39 - Wear eye / face protection. S59 - Refer to manufacturer / supplier for information on recovery / recycling. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S7 - Keep container tightly closed. |
UN IDs | UN 1887 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | PA5250000 |
HS Code | 29034980 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
Hazard Class | 6.1(b) |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LC50 (inhalation) for mice 15,850 mg/m3/8-h, rats 28,800 ppm/15-min (quoted, RTECS, 1985). Acute oral LD50 for rats 5,000 mg/kg, mice 4,300 mg/kg (quoted, RTECS, 1985). |
Henry's Law Constant | (x 10-3 atm?m3/mol):1.44 at 25 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure) |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Application | bromochloromethane is an alkane derivative, which can be used as a small fire extinguishing agent, a mineral flotation agent and a penetrating agent for coatings. |
Use | for pharmaceutical use in organic synthesis. Fire extinguishing agent. bromochloromethane is an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, bactericides, water treatment agents, etc. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 5000 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 4300 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | non-combustible itself; Thermal decomposition of halide toxic vapor |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored and transported separately from food raw materials |
extinguishing agent | Water |
Occupational Standard | TWA 1050 mg/m3; Tel 1315 mg/m3 |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |
immediate life-and health-threatening concentrations | 2,000 ppm |