Date of Issue: January, 2002

Material Safety Data Sheet
Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

Product Code: 8.01068
ALUMINIUM BROMIDE ANHYDROUS FOR SYNTHESIS
 Merck Pty. Limited
A.C.N. 005 064 791
207 Colchester Road
Kilsyth, Vic 3137, Australia
Telephone: +61 (0) 3 9728 5855
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9728 1351
Emergency Telephone: +61 (0) 3 9728 7602
Business Hours: 8:15am to 6:00pm
Monday through Friday
Identification
Product Name: ALUMINIUM BROMIDE ANHYDROUS FOR SYNTHESIS
Other Names: ALUMINIUM BROMIDE, ANHYDROUS
Inorganic salt
Product Code: 8.01068
UN Number: 1725
Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk: 8
Packaging Group: II
Hazchem Code: 4X
Poisons Schedule Number: None allocated
Use: General laboratory reagent.

Physical Description and Properties
Colour: No data. Flash Point (Open Cup): Not applicable
Form: No data. Upper Flammability Limit: Not applicable
Odour: No data. Lower Flammability Limit: Not applicable
Boiling Point: 265°C Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Melting Point: 98°C Log P (o/w): No data
Vapour Pressure: 1mmHg, 81°C Specific Gravity or Density: Not applicable
Vapour Density: Not applicable Viscosity: Not Applicable

Solubility in Water: Soluble
pH: Not Applicable
Other Information: May evolve toxic fumes in fire.
Fumes in moist air.
Conditions / Substances to be avoided: No data but probably comparable to aluminium chloride. Reacts violently and exothermically with water.

Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Aluminium Bromide
 7727-15-3
 100 %

All constituent chemicals are listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)

Product Code: 8.01068 (ALUMINIUM BROMIDE ANHYDROUS FOR SYNTHESIS)
Health Hazard Information
Toxicological Information: LD50 1598 mg/kg oral, rat. No evidence of carcinogenic properties. No evidence of mutagenic or teratogenic effects.
Carcinogen Category: No evidence of carcinogenic properties.
Mutagen Category: No evidence of mutagenic properties.
Teratogen Category: No evidence of teratogenic effects.

In contact with skin and eyes can produce thermal and/or acid burns.
If ingested causes severe internal burns and damage.
Vapour extremely irritating to respiratory system.

Product Code: 8.01068 (ALUMINIUM BROMIDE ANHYDROUS FOR SYNTHESIS)
First Aid Information
Eye contact: Hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.

Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases, or if exposure has been great, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Skin contact: Drench the skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Unless contact has been slight, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. Contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126.
First Aid Facilites: Safety shower. Eyewash facilities.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
Precautions For Use:
NOHSC Australia Exposure Standards:
TWA STEL
Aluminium Bromide

 2 mg/m3

 N/A

Peak Limit: N/A
Carcinogen Limit: N/A

Protective Measures:
Engineering Controls &
Personal Protection:		 As appropriate to quantity handled.
Respirator: Dust respirator. Ensure respirator is clean, well-fitting and in good working order. All respirators should comply wth Australian Standard AS 1716 and be used in accordance with AS 1715.
Ventilation: Extraction hood.
Gloves: Rubber or plastic
Eye Protection: Goggles or face-shield

Other Precautions: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling large quantities

Product Code: 8.01068 (ALUMINIUM BROMIDE ANHYDROUS FOR SYNTHESIS)
Safe Handling Information:
Storage: Store at room temperature (15 to 25°C recommended). Keep well closed and protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
Handling: NEVER ADD WATER TO THIS MATERIAL.

Transport:
UN Number: 1725
Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk: 8
Packaging Group: II
Other Names: ALUMINIUM BROMIDE, ANHYDROUS

Spillage and Disposal:
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Inform others to keep at a safe distance. Mix with dry sand, transfer into dry container and transport to safe, open area. Add, a little at a time, with stirring, to a large volume of water and leave to stand until reaction is complete. If local regulations permit, run to waste diluting greatly with running water. Otherwise arrange for removal by disposal company. For large spillages liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be treated as for small spillages.

Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by regulations, which vary according to location. We strongly recommend that you retain the services of a licensed Waste Disposal Company to dispose of your waste.

Rinse out empty containers thoroughly before disposal or recycling.

The containers recommended A, B, C etc allow for the consolidation of similar types of waste prior to professional disposal.

Residues of liquid inorganic halides and hydrolysis-sensitive reagents should be carefully stirred a drop at a time into ice-cool 10% sodium hydroxide solution (Cat. No. 1.05587); container E.

Fire and Explosion:
Flammability: May evolve toxic fumes in fire.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not applicable to this product.
Use extinguisher relative to the combustible materials on fire.

Product Code: 8.01068 (ALUMINIUM BROMIDE ANHYDROUS FOR SYNTHESIS)
Other Information:
Hazard Symbol: C
Risk Codes: R22-34
Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.
Safety Codes: S7/8-26-36/37/39-45
Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 11 26. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where possible).
Ecological Information: Ecotoxic effects: Quantitative data on the ecological effect of this product are not available.
Further ecologic data: Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!
Key to Hazard Symbols: Xn=Harmful, Xi=Irritant, T=Toxic, T+=Very Toxic, C=Corrosive, F=Flammable, F+=Very Flammable, E=Explosive, N=Dangerous for the Environment, H=NOHSC undefined hazardous substance

Contact Point:
Operations Manager
(03) 9728 5855
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST)

Manufacture's Advice:

This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace.Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other product.If clarification of further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company.Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request