meso-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-diphenylethane   Revision number: 5  
  SAFETY DATA SHEET  
 
  Section 1. IDENTIFICATION  
  Product name:  meso-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-diphenylethane 
 
  Revision number:  5 
 
  Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION  
  GHS classification  
  PHYSICAL HAZARDS  Not classified 
  HEALTH HAZARDS  
  Acute toxicity (Oral)  Category 4 
 Category 2 
  Skin corrosion/irritation  
  Serious eye damage/eye irritation  Category 2A 
 Not classified 
  ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS  
  GHS label elements, including precautionary statements  
  Pictograms or hazard symbols  
  Signal word  Warning 
  Hazard statements  Harmful if swallowed 
 Causes skin irritation 
 Causes serious eye irritation 
  Precautionary statements:  
 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 
  [Prevention]  
 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. 
 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. 
  [Response]  IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 
 Rinse mouth. 
 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, 
 if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 
 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. 
 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. 
 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 
 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 
  [Disposal]  Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by 
 the local government. 
 
  Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS  
  Substance/mixture:  Substance 
  Components:  meso-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-diphenylethane 
 >97.0%(T) 
  Percent:  
  CAS Number:  13440-24-9 
  meso-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-diphenylethane  
 
  Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS  
  Synonyms:  meso-Stilbene Dibromide 
  Chemical Formula:  C14H12Br2 
 
  Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES  
 Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 
  Inhalation:  
 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. 
 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of 
  Skin contact:  
 soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 
 Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present 
  Eye contact:  
 and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical 
 advice/attention. 
  Ingestion:  Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 
  Protection of first-aiders:  A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air- 
 tight goggles. 
 
  Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES  
  Suitable extinguishing  Dry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. 
  media:  
  Specific hazards arising Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to  
 generate poisonous fume. 
  from the chemical:  
  Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing  
 method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should 
 evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable 
 containers if safe to do so. 
  Special protective  When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment. 
  equipment for firefighters:  
 
  Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES  
 Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. 
  Personal precautions,  
  protective equipment and Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by  
  emergency procedures: roping off, etc.  
  Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.  
  Methods and materials for Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.  
  containment and cleaning Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with  
  up: appropriate laws and regulations.  
 
  Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE  
  Precautions for safe handling  
 Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment. 
  Technical measures:  
 Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. 
 Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be generated. 
  Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.  
  Conditions for safe storage, including any  
  incompatibilities  
  Storage conditions:  Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place. 
 Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents. 
  Packaging material:  Comply with laws. 
 
  Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION  
 Install a closed system or local exhaust as possible so that workers should not be 
  Engineering controls:  
 exposed directly. Also install safety shower and eye bath. 
  Personal protective equipment  
  Respiratory protection: Dust respirator. Follow local and national regulations.  
  Hand protection:  Protective gloves. 
  Eye protection:  Safety glasses. A face-shield, if the situation requires. 
  Skin and body protection: Protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.  
  meso-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-diphenylethane  
 
  Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES  
  Physical state (20°C):  Solid 
 Crystal- Powder 
  Form:  
  Colour:  White - Slightly pale yellow 
 No data available 
  Odour:  
  pH: No data available  
  Melting point/freezing point:No data available  
  Boiling point/range:  No data available 
 No data available 
  Flash point:  
  Flammability or explosive  
  limits:  
  Lower:  No data available 
 No data available 
  Upper:  
  Relative density:  No data available 
  Solubility(ies):  
  [Water]  No data available 
 No data available 
  [Other solvents]  
 
  Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY  
  Chemical stability:  Stable under proper conditions. 
  Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.  
  reactions:  
  Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents  
  Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen bromide  
  products:  
 
  Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION  
 No data available 
  Acute Toxicity:  
  Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available  
 No data available 
  Serious eye  
  damage/irritation:  
  Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available  
  Carcinogenicity:  
 No data available 
  IARC =  
  NTP =  No data available 
 No data available 
  Reproductive toxicity:  
 
  Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION  
  Ecotoxicity:  
  Fish:  No data available 
  Crustacea:  No data available 
  Algae:  No data available 
  Persistence / degradability: No data available  
  Bioaccumulative  No data available 
  potential(BCF):  
  Mobility in soil  
  Log Pow:  No data available 
  Soil adsorption (Koc):  No data available 
  Henry's Law  No data available 
  constant(PaM3/mol):  
 
  Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS  
 Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material 
 with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. 
 Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance. 
  meso-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-diphenylethane  
 
  Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION  
  Hazards Class:  Does not correspond to the classification standard of the United Nations 
  UN-No:  Not listed 
 
  Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION  
  Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002  
  and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,  
 loading and unloading were prescribed. 
 
 
  SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
 N/A