MSDS for 1-Bromodecane

Identification

Chemical Name: 1-Bromodecane
Synonyms: Decyl bromide
CAS Number: 112-29-8
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, organic synthesis intermediate
Manufacturer Information: Supplier name, address, and emergency contact details required on label
Product Code: Specific identifier for inventory or internal tracking
Relevant Uses Advised Against: Never use for food, drug, or cosmetic production without authorization.

Hazard Identification

Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 3), Skin irritant (Category 2), Eye irritant (Category 2A), Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: GHS02 (Flame), GHS07 (Exclamation mark), GHS09 (Environment)
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors. Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store in well-ventilated areas.
Other Hazards: May cause central nervous system depression if inhaled in large quantities.

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name: 1-Bromodecane
Common Name: Decyl bromide
Concentration: >98% by weight
Impurities: Trace halides, residual solvents below 2%
Molecular Formula: C10H21Br
Molecular Weight: 221.19 g/mol

First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, trained personnel must administer oxygen. Contact medical personnel immediately if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Get medical help.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by poison control or medical personnel. Seek immediate medical attention or call a poison center.
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory tract. May cause dizziness, nausea, headache with excessive inhalation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically. Monitor for respiratory distress.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide. Use water spray to control vapors.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Straight water streams may spread fire.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Hydrogen bromide, bromine vapors, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear. Stay upwind.
Specific Hazards: Vapors heavier than air, may spread along floors to ignition sources. Container may rupture in heat.
Advice for Firefighters: Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray.

Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions: Evacuate unprotected personnel. Wear suitable protective gear including gloves, safety goggles, and respirator.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe. Do not discharge into drains or watercourses.
Cleanup Methods: Stop leak if possible without risk. Absorb spill with inert material such as sand or vermiculite, place in chemical waste container. Ventilate area. Decontaminate spill site.
Other Precautions: Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof equipment.

Handling and Storage

Safe Handling: Always use with adequate local exhaust ventilation. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and prolonged contact with skin or eyes. Use spark-proof tools. Ground or bond containers when transferring liquid.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents and strong bases. Store in original container, protected from physical damage and direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: Avoid strong oxidizers, reducing agents, alkali metals.
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands before breaks, after handling, and at end of workday. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for 1-bromodecane. Use workplace exposure guidelines for similar alkyl halides.
Engineering Controls: Employ general and local exhaust ventilation. Use explosion-proof mechanical systems.
Personal Protection: Respiratory protection required for high vapor concentrations, NIOSH-approved organic vapor respirator. Wear chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles or face shield, and laboratory coat.
Environmental Controls: Contain spills and dispose of waste and contaminated materials according to local regulations.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Faint, sweet, ether-like
pH: Not applicable (non-aqueous)
Melting Point: -3 °C
Boiling Point: 243-245 °C
Flash Point: 110 °C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slower than ether
Flammability: Flammable liquid
Vapor Pressure: 0.22 mmHg at 20 °C
Vapor Density: Greater than air
Density: 1.07 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Estimated 5.6
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 230 °C
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: Not determined

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at recommended storage conditions, in tightly sealed containers.
Reactivity: Non-reactive under normal handling. Avoid heat, open flames, and sources of ignition.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, sunlight, incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Powerful oxidizers, strong bases, strong reducing agents, alkali metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal breakdown produces toxic gases including hydrogen bromide and carbon oxides.
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (rat): estimated >5000 mg/kg; LD50 dermal (rabbit): estimated >2000 mg/kg
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Symptoms: Irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; headache, dizziness, nausea possible if inhaled; contact may lead to redness and discomfort; possible drowsiness after high exposure
Long-Term Effects: No chronic effects data available for humans. Potential risk from prolonged exposure similar to other alkyl halides, such as CNS depression and mild peripheral neuropathy.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA.
Mutagenicity: No data available
Reproductive Toxicity: Not evaluated
Sensitization: Not expected to cause sensitization

Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms. Expected to be toxic to fish and invertebrates if released in large quantities.
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable. Likely to persist in environment.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Possible bioaccumulation due to high log Kow value.
Mobility in Soil: Low solubility suggests limited mobility, but vapor-phase movement possible.
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid environmental release. Accumulation in water bodies can harm aquatic life.

Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose through licensed waste disposal contractor. Burn in chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber.
Container Disposal: Triple rinse and puncture empty containers before recycling or landfilling in accordance with local and regional guidelines.
Special Precautions: Do not discharge to sewer or environment.
Relevant Regulations: Follow all applicable regional, national, and local waste disposal requirements.

Transport Information

UN Number: UN 1993
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (1-Bromodecane)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 – Flammable liquid
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Handle sealed containers carefully. Ensure labeling and marking as required by transport authorities (DOT, ADR, IATA, IMDG).
Transport in Bulk: Follows MARPOL and IBC Code requirements.

Regulatory Information

TSCA Status (US): Listed on Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
REACH Status (EU): Registration required for quantities above set thresholds
SARA Title III: Not subject to Section 313 reporting
OSHA Hazard Classification: Covered under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard
Canada DSL/NDSL: Listed/Compliant
WHMIS (Canada): Flammable liquid, eye irritant
Other Local/National Requirements: Subject to additional local and workplace labeling and safety measures