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Product Name: 3-Bromo-1,2-Epoxypropane
Chemical Synonyms: Glycidyl bromide; 2,3-Epoxy-1-bromopropane
CAS Number: 3132-64-7
Intended Use: Intermediate for organic synthesis and chemical research
Manufacturer Information: Emergency contact provided by regional regulatory authorities, standardized medical information lines for acute exposure or accidental release
Recommended Restrictions: Not for human or veterinary drug use or direct food contact
Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Dermal, Inhalation), Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Serious Eye Damage/Irritation, Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single and repeated), Carcinogenicity, Respiratory and Skin Sensitisation
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin, or inhaled; causes severe skin burns and eye damage; may cause allergic skin reaction; suspected of causing genetic defects and cancer; causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements: Do not breathe dust, fume, or vapours; use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area; wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling; wear protective gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection; avoid release to environment
Chemical Name: 3-Bromo-1,2-Epoxypropane
Concentration: >99% by weight
Formula: C3H5BrO
Component: Single-component substance, no additives or other ingredients declared
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide artificial respiration if breathing stops, seek immediate medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with copious running water for at least 15 minutes, seek urgent medical help
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open, consult specialist
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, never give fluids to unconscious persons, transport to emergency facility without delay
Symptoms: Burning sensation, coughing, headache, shortness of breath, blistering of skin, corneal injury, gastrointestinal burns, delayed pulmonary effects
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet due to potential for violent reaction
Hazardous Combustion Products: Hydrogen bromide, carbon oxides, toxic fumes
Firefighting Advice: Approach fire from upwind, use self-contained breathing apparatus, wear protective full-body gear, dike runoff to prevent environmental impact
Flammability: Not highly flammable, still combustible under fire conditions
Personal Protection: Evacuate area, ventilate space, prevent skin and eye contact, wear chemical-resistant suit and gloves
Containment: Prevent product from entering drains, soil, or waterways
Clean-Up Procedures: Absorb with inert materials (vermiculite, sand), collect in chemical waste containers, neutralize residues with compatible agents, decontaminate area with detergent and water
Large Spill Response: Notify emergency services, follow established hazardous material protocols, restrict access until redundancy cleaning performed
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in a closed system, only within a chemical fume hood, minimize generation of vapors and aerosols, use proper grounding and bonding procedures to control static discharge, inspect containers regularly for leaks
Storage Conditions: Keep in tightly sealed containers, store in cool, dry, well-ventilated, and fire-resistant surroundings, segregate from strong acids, bases, oxidizers, and foodstuffs, restrict access to authorized personnel, maintain secondary containment systems to prevent release during spills or leaks
Packaging Requirements: Corrosion-resistant, non-glass, impact-resistant containers
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits; recommend minimizing to lowest feasible concentration
Engineering Controls: Chemical fume hood, explosion-proof ventilation, emergency eye wash, and safety showers nearby
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash-proof goggles, face shield, butyl rubber gloves, flame-retardant laboratory clothing, NIOSH-approved respiratory protection when level exceeds airborne threshold
Hygiene Measures: No eating, drinking, or smoking in handling area, wash hands before breaks and after use, decontaminate personal gear after each use
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Pungent, irritating
Melting Point: -46°C
Boiling Point: 119-121°C
Flash Point: 41°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Data not available
Vapor Pressure: 7 mmHg at 20°C
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents
Density: 1.625 g/cm³ at 20°C
Viscosity: No data reported
pH: Not applicable for neutral liquid
Decomposition Temperature: Data not confirmed
Auto-ignition Temperature: No reliable figures established
Chemical Stability: Stable in tightly closed containers under normal laboratory conditions, sensitive to light and high temperature
Reactivity: Reacts violently with strong bases, strong oxidizers, and some amines
Incompatible Materials: Alkali metals, acids, bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases hydrogen bromide, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide under thermal stress
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to open flame, high temperature, direct sunlight, mechanical shock
Polymerization: May occur with uncontrolled heating or in presence of catalytic surfaces
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Estimated LD50 (oral, rat): ranges 45-65 mg/kg; LC50 (rat, inhalation): approximately 0.10 mg/L (4 hours)
Chronic Toxicity: Prolonged or repeated exposure linked to liver, kidney, and nervous system impairment, skin sensitization possible, mutagenic and carcinogenic potential based on animal data
Symptoms: Burning of mucous membranes, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, pulmonary irritation, cellular and hepatic damage evidenced in studies
Carcinogenicity: IARC: Not classified; available data suggests possible carcinogenic activity, OSHA and NTP: not specifically listed")
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects, risks to fish and invertebrates documented, LC50 (fish): 1-10 mg/L (96 hr)
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, slow natural attenuation in soil and water
Bioaccumulation: Potential for moderate bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms, no biomagnification observed
Mobility in Soil: Moderately volatile, risk of groundwater contamination
Other Effects: Toxic byproducts may be generated from incomplete decomposition in environment
Waste Methods: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber by licensed hazardous waste contractor, never dispose by landfill or regular waste streams
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as chemical hazardous waste, rinse and destroy containers at approved facilities
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from reaching sewers, surface waters, or groundwater, notify authorities of accidental release
RCRA Status: Consider as hazardous waste, handle following national, state, and local environmental agency guidance
UN Number: UN 2813
Proper Shipping Name: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. (contains 3-Bromo-1,2-Epoxypropane)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: I (highest degree of danger)
Labels Required: Poison, Corrosive
Special Precautions: Secure upright, mark containers with appropriate identification, carriage by authorized and trained personnel only, do not transport with incompatible chemicals, rapid emergency response protocols on vehicles
TSCA Inventory: Listed or notification required
EU REACH Registration: Subject to substance-specific information requirements
SARA Title III: Not specifically listed; use caution reporting under Section 313 if part of facility's chemical inventory
California Proposition 65: This substance includes components known by the State of California to cause cancer
Workplace Labeling: Must follow OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard GHS Classification, maintain SDS access for all handled quantities
Other Regulations: Complies with transport, environmental, and occupational safety standards for hazardous chemicals worldwide, maintain universal waste manifest when shipping or transferring
