FED-STD-791D
Life Hazard: Low toxicity. Dust may be irritating to nose and eyes. At elevated
temperatures, fumes may cause irritation of eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
Flammability: Flashpoint (121C), autoignition temperature (574C).
Handling: Wear rubber gloves, a mask, coveralls, a body shield, and self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Emergency Treatment and Measure:
a. Hygienic Precautions: N/A
b. First Aid: Flush affected areas with plenty of water. If in eyes, hold open and flush
wit plenty of water. If swallowed, call a physician.
c. Fire Precautions (In case of outbreak): Use water, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical
fire extinguisher.
Spills:
Carefully mix the acidic compound with dry sodium bicarbonate. Dilute slowly
with water and wash down the drain with excess water.
009 Bromine Br2
Synonyms: N/A
Life Hazard: Highly dangerous; when heated, it emits highly toxic fumes; it will react
with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes; and it can react
vigorously with reducing materials.
Hazardous reactions with:
a. Hydrogen, methane, ethylene, sulfur, antimony, arsenic phosphor, sodium,
potassium and other metallic powder: ignition and explosion.
b. Combustible materials and metallic powder: explosion by contact.
Flammability: Nonflammable, but a strong oxidizing material and reactive with
many substances. Heat of reaction may cause ignition of combustible materials.
Handling: Store in cool and dry areas out of direct sunlight. Separate from combustible,
organic or other readily oxidizable materials. Keep above -6.7C to prevent
freezing but avoid heating above atmospheric temperatures as vapor pressure
increase could rupture the containers. Wear rubber gloves, face shield,
coveralls and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Emergency Treatment and Measures:
a. Hygienic Precautions: Adequate ventilation. Preclude from exposure those
individuals with pulmonary diseases.
b. First Aid: Irrigate eyes with water. Wash contaminated areas of body with soap
and water. Burns may be treated with a sodium bicarbonate paste. If swallowed,
call a physician.
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