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Bromethalin safety data

GHS hazards, precautions, first aid, handling and transport for Bromethalin. A classification summary, not a safety data sheet.
CAS 63333-35-7Formula C14H7Br3F3N3O4

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

GHS classification

Pictograms, signal word and hazard classes of the GHS classification

GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
Acute toxicity (severe)
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment
Signal word
Danger

Hazard classes and categories

  • Acute Tox. 1/2 (oral) + Acute Tox. 1/2 (inhalation)
  • Acute Tox. 1/2 (oral)
  • Acute Tox. 1/2 (inhalation)
  • Aquatic Acute 1
  • Aquatic Chronic 1

Hazard statements

H codes grouped by type. Percentages show the share of classification notifications that report the statement

Health hazards

  • H300 + H330Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled.
  • H300Fatal if swallowed.
  • H330Fatal if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P codes for prevention, response, storage and disposal

Prevention

  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P284In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

  • P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P320Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P391Collect spillage.

Storage

  • P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405Store locked up.

Disposal

  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

Handling, storage and disposal

Summaries only, follow the supplier SDS for your grade

Safe handling

Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection: Handle with gloves.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Disposal

SRP: Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality, potential migration in air, soil or water, effects on animal, aquatic and plant life, and conformance with environmental and public health regulations. If it is possible or reasonable use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational harm/injury/toxicity or environmental contamination. Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber, Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

Exposure limits and toxicity

Occupational exposure limits and toxicity data

Mild gastrointestinal upset is possible. CNS target symptoms: include hyperexcitability, altered mental status, ataxia, tremor, seizures, coma, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure and paralysis. A delusional 21-year-old male presented to a hospital with altered mental status the day after ingesting a bromethalin-based rodenticide. He died 7 days after his self-reported exposure. His clinicopathologic course was characterized by altered mental status, obtundation, increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure, cerebral edema, death, and diffuse histologic vacuolization of the white matter in the central nervous system seen on microscopic examination at autopsy.

Supplier safety data sheets

SDS documents uploaded by suppliers who list this chemical

No supplier has uploaded an SDS for Bromethalin yet. Suppliers usually send one with their quote. Request quotes

Safety questions

Quick answers about handling Bromethalin safely

Is Bromethalin hazardous?

Bromethalin carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: fatal if swallowed. fatal if inhaled, fatal if swallowed, fatal if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

Which GHS pictograms apply to Bromethalin?

The GHS classification of Bromethalin shows 2 pictograms: GHS06 (acute toxicity (severe)), GHS09 (hazardous to the environment).

How should Bromethalin be stored?

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Where can I get the SDS for Bromethalin?

Ask the supplier for the safety data sheet of the exact grade you buy. Suppliers on CompoundList can attach their SDS to listings and send it with a quote. This page is a GHS classification summary, not an SDS.

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