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AMMONIUM BROMIDE

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 12124-97-9
 none data unavailable
  • ANB
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
White odorless crystals or granules that become yellow upon exposure to air. Sinks and mixes in water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Material decomposes into N 2 and HBr or Br 2 under extreme temperatures. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Dust irritating - disturbed behavior, sedation. EYES: Slight irritation. SKIN: Slight irritation only with repeated or prolonged contact. INGESTION: Weakness, nervousness, anorexia, confusion, hallucinations, drowsiness, irritability, ataxia, vertigo, skin rash. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Bromine trifluoride reacts explosively with AMMONIUM BROMIDE [Mellor 2 Supp. 1:165 1956].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water spray (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
In fire conditions wear self-contained breathing apparatus, wear goggles if eye protection not provided. (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
EYES AND SKIN: Flush with large amounts of water.

INGESTION: Induce vomiting and call a doctor. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • BrH4N
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: Not flammable (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: Sublimes without melting (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 2.429 at 68°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: Sublimes 1007°F (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 97.95 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3
Ammonium bromide (12124-97-9) 8.1 mg/m3 89 mg/m3 530 mg/m3
(DOE, 2018)

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names