2-Bromethanol

1.7629 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink

1.7629 @ 20°C

105 °F (NTP, 1992)

105 °F

300 to 302 °F at 750 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992)

150 °C @760 [mm Hg]

12 mmHg at 122 °F (NTP, 1992)

2.06 [mmHg]

2-bromoethanol is a colorless to dark brown liquid. Sweet burning taste. (NTP, 1992)

Colorless to dark brown liquid. Sweet burning taste; [CAMEO]

Danger

H301 (95.5%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 111 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Chemical: Ethanol, 2-bromo-

Status: Active Update: 10-04-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/23691

2-Bromoethanol: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, it may cause chemical pneumonitis. [CHEMINFO MSDS] A skin and eye irritant and may be corrosive; Inhalation of vapors may cause loss of consciousness and respiratory distress; [CAMEO]

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. Then, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Seal the absorbent paper, as well as any of your clothing which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash any surfaces you may have contaminated with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

0.35 [mg/m3]

3.8 [mg/m3]

23 [mg/m3]

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter.