Pentaerythritol tribromide

3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propanol is a white solid. (NTP, 1992)

Liquid; CBI; Dry Powder

Danger

H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]

P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Warning

H319 (97.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P337+P317 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Hazard Traits - Hazard Trait Undefined

1-Propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-, tribromo deriv. is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 1-Propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-, tribromo deriv. are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

1-Propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-, tribromo deriv.: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

A brominated alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Eye Irrit. 2A (97.7%)

Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1

Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1

Carc. 1B

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: Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with alcohol, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with alcohol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with alcohol followed by washing with a strong soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminate area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

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. (NTP, 1992)

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

1-Propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-, tribromo deriv.: ACTIVE