Chlorobromomethane
Synonyms & Trade Names
Bromochloromethane, CB, CBM, Fluorocarbon 1011, Halon® 1011, Methyl chlorobromideExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 200 ppm (1050 mg/m3)OSHA PEL
TWA 200 ppm (1050 mg/m3)Physical Description
Colorless to pale-yellow liquid with a chloroform-like odor. [Note: May be used as a fire extinguishing agent.]Molecular Weight
129.4Boiling Point
155°FFreezing Point
-124°FSolubility
InsolubleVapor Pressure
115 mmHgIonization Potential
10.77 eVSpecific Gravity
1.93Flash Point
NAUpper Exposive Limit
NALower Explosive Limit
NAIncompatibilities & Reactivities
Chemically-active metals such as calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc & magnesiumExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, throat; confusion, dizziness, central nervous system depression; pulmonary edemaTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, central nervous systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2000 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division