Hazard classDanger — Health hazard, Toxic, Environmental hazard
PictogramsHealth hazardToxicEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H350 May cause cancer
- H331 Toxic if inhaled
- H311 Toxic in contact with skin
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Fuel agents
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL Ca TWA 0.045 ppm C 0.13 ppm [15-minute]
OSHA PEL TWA 20 ppm C 30 ppm 50 ppm [5-minute maximum peak]
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms1,2-Dibromoethane · ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE · Ethylene bromide · sym-Dibromoethane · Ethane, 1,2-dibromo- · Aadibroom · Bromofume · Sanhyuum
Molecular weight187.86 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.