1-Bromobutane SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1-Bromobutane

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9505

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 2). Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315).

Hazard class: Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A). Causes serious eye irritation (H319).

Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261).

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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
1-Bromobutane Synonyms: n-Butyl bromide; Butyl bromide	109-65-9	CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂Br	137.03

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353).
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class IB flammable liquid.
Flash point: 18 °C Flammable limits: Upper 6.6% Lower: 2.6% Autoignition Temperature: 265 °C
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).

NFPA Code

H-1
F-3
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #4. Store with ethers, ketones, and halogenated hydrocarbons.
Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Ground or bond container and receiving equipment (P240). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Use only non-sparking tools (P242). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243). Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area (P271).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area (P271).

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

colorless to light brown liquid. Characteristic odor.
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and ether.

Boiling point: 100-104 °C
Melting point: -112 °C
Refractive index: 1.4398
Specific gravity: 1.276
Vapor density: 4.7

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid heat, sunlight, and ignition sources. Reacts with alkali and alkaline earth metals, amines, bases, and strong oxidizing agents.
Shelf life: Fair, store in a cool, dry place.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritant. Cough, headache, nausea.
Chronic effects: Liver and kidney damage. Possible teratogen.
Target organs: N.A.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 2761 mg/kg
IHL-RBT LC₅₀: 23,700 mg/m³
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #4b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: 1-Bromobutane. Hazard class: 3. UN number: UN1126

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA listed.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.

1-Bromobutane Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

1-Bromobutane