Bromine

Safety


NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):


Pictogram:


Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H330Fatal if inhaled.
H400Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statement(s)
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves, Face mask.
P301 + P330 + P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P304 + P340IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P310IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Supplemental Hazard Statements:
None



European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):


Symbol: T+, C, N
R-phrases: 26-35-50
S-phrases: 7/9-26-45-61