Chemical Name: 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
CAS Number: 118-79-6
Synonyms: TBP, Bromol, Phenol, 2,4,6-tribromo-
Formula: C6H3Br3O
Recommended Use: Used in flame retardants, fungicides, wood preservatives
Supplier Information: Chemical suppliers and laboratories provide this substance for research and manufacturing.
Emergency Phone: Local poison control or fire services carry emergency contact capabilities for chemical incidents.
Hazard Classification: Harmful if swallowed, skin and severe eye irritant, hazardous for aquatic environments
GHS Label Elements: Harmful, irritant, environmental hazard
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, environment
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause respiratory irritation, burns to skin and eyes, suspected of causing genetic defects
Precautionary Statements: Avoid release to the environment; wear protective apparel
Chemical: 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
Concentration: 100% (pure substance)
Impurities: Chlorinated and other brominated phenols can be present at traces depending on manufacture
Molecular Weight: 330.8 g/mol
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air immediately; administer artificial respiration if not breathing; seek medical care
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting; seek emergency medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush with large amount of water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical help
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with water for 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek medical attention
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically based on patient's condition and chemical exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen bromide, phenol vapors, carbon oxides on thermal decomposition
Protective Equipment: Wear full protective gear, use self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Firefighting Procedures: Move containers from fire area if possible, avoid inhalation of fumes, shut off all ignition sources
Personal Precautions: Use chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, lab coat, and personal respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry to sewers, surface waterways, and soil
Clean-up Method: Collect solids using shovel or dustpan; gather residues using damp cloth; ventilate area and wash spill area with soap and water
Disposal: Dispose materials collected during spill clean-up as hazardous waste, as per local and national regulations
Precaution for Safe Handling: Practice good industrial hygiene, prevent contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, avoid inhalation of dust or vapor, do not eat or drink near chemical
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated space, keep container tightly sealed, protect from sunlight and incompatible substances (oxidizers, strong bases)
Incompatibilities: Avoid storing with strong oxidizing agents or alkaline substances
Specific Storage Needs: Use containers made of glass or specific plastics, label chemicals clearly
Exposure Limits: No OSHA or ACGIH established limits; general nuisance dust PEL/TLV applies (10 mg/m³ total dust)
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, chemical fume hood, or containment enclosure
Personal Protective Equipment: Impervious gloves, splash-resistant goggles or face shield, long-sleeved lab coat, closed-toe shoes, NIOSH-approved respirator for dusty conditions or vapors
Hygiene Measures: Remove and clean contaminated clothing before reuse, wash hands and face after handling
Appearance: White to slightly off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Mildly phenolic
Melting Point: 95–97°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable/Not flammable in most conditions
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Density: 2.6 g/cm³
pH: Slightly acidic in water
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Around 4.5
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong alkalies, acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen bromide, phenol derivatives, carbon oxides generated during fire or high-temperature decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flame, moisture
Polymerization: Not known to polymerize
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 2100 mg/kg; potential moderate toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes moderate to severe irritation
Eye damage/irritation: Causes serious irritation, risk of permanent injury
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust or vapor can cause respiratory tract irritation and cough
Chronic Effects: Prolonged contact can affect liver and kidneys, cause dermatitis
Mutagenicity: May cause genetic damage based on limited data
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC/OSHA/ACGIH, inadequate evidence
Other Effects: Headache, drowsiness, and nausea can follow significant inhalation or ingestion
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms; LC50 (fish) 1–10 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Semi-persistent; slow degradation in aquatic and terrestrial environments
Bioaccumulation: Readily bioaccumulates in aquatic organisms; log Kow suggests potential for buildup
Soil Mobility: Low to moderate, can sorb to soils and sediments
Other Environmental Hazards: May affect long-term health of aquatic environments; handle with care to prevent spillage
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in a licensed hazardous waste facility only; do not dispose with household garbage
Container Cleaning: Triple rinse empty containers, puncture before disposal, label as hazardous
Disposal Precautions: Avoid release to the environment; follow local, regional, and national rules
Incineration Guidance: High-temperature incineration with scrubbers designed to handle halogenated organics
UN Number: UN 3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (contains 2,4,6-Tribromophenol)
Transport Hazard Class: Class 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances)
Packing Group: III
Label: Environmentally hazardous
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Transport Notes: Avoid shipment with foodstuffs and animal feeds, secure packaging to prevent leaks
TSCA Status: Listed
REACH Status: Registered
SARA 313 (EPA): Listed as reportable under specific environmental release reporting
Canada DSL/NDSL: Present
Labelling Requirements: Complies with GHS/OSHA standards
Other Regulations: Subject to specific environmental control and reporting rules due to ecotoxicity
Worker Safety: Use and handling governed by OSHA workplace safety requirements and standard chemical hygiene practice
