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Appendix F.
MSDS
F.1. KBr MSDS
Trade name: Potassium Bromide
1 Identification of the substance/mixture and the company/undertaking
Trade name: Potassium Bromide
Application of the substance / the preparation: Laboratory chemicals
PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences
710 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
Emergency information:
CHEMTREC (within U.S.) 800 424-9300
CHEMTREC (from outside the US) 1(703)-572-3887
2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
CAS No. Description: 7758-02-3 potassium bromide
Identification number(s): EINECS Number: 231-830-3
3 Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC: Not applicable
Information concerning particular hazards for humans and the environment: Not applicable
• Labelling according to EU guidelines
• Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals.
• The substance is not subject to classification according to the sources of literature
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
• Health = 2
• Fire = 0
• Reactivity = 0
HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
• Health = 2
• Fire = 0
• Reactivity = 0
General information:
• Seek immediate medical advice.
• No special measures are required.