Ethylene dibromide PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C2H4Br2
Molecular Weight:  187.86 g/mol
CAS Number: 106-93-4

Properties

Assay Purity >= 99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.539 (lit.)
B pt. 131-132°C (lit.)
M pt. 8-11°C (lit.)
Density 2.180 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301+H311+H331-H315-H319-H335-H350-H411
Precautionary Statement  P273-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311-P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29036200
Storage Temp. Room temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 1605

Description

Application
It is used as a fumigant to control pests in stored grains and soil although its use is now restricted in many countries due to its toxicity.

Purpose
The purpose of ethylene dibromide is to serve as an intermediate in chemical production and historically to control pests and improve the performance of leaded gasoline by preventing lead deposits in engines.

General Description
Ethylene dibromide (EDB) is a colorless heavy liquid with a sweet odor. It is an organobromine compound mainly used as an industrial chemical and fumigant though its use is now highly restricted due to its toxicity.