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Identification

Name:
boron tribromide
CAS:
10294-33-4
EC/EINECS:
233-657-9
Molecular Formula:
BBr3
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0230

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

H Phrases

  • H330 : Fatal if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H300 : Fatal if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Skin Corr. (Cat. 1A) : Skin corrosion/irritation

  • EUH014

Specific health risks

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Specific environmental risks

Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?

Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.

MMA Classification
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Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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