| Agent Name |
Cyanogen bromide |
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| Alternative Name |
Bromine cyanide |
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| CAS Number |
506-68-3 |
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| Formula |
C-Br-N |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Bromocyan; Bromocyanide; Bromocyanogen; Bromine cyanide; Campilit; Cyanobromide; Cyanogen bromide; Cyanogen monobromide; TL 822; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Chemical Asphyxiants |
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| Description |
Colorless needles or cubes with a penetrating odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a parasiticide, a fumigant, a cyaniding reagent to extract gold, and an intermediate in the synthesis of organic chemicals; also used in cellulose technology and textile treatment; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] 230 ppm is a lethal concentration for mice and cats; the same animals are paralyzed by a 3 minute exposure to 70 ppm; Can cause cyanide poisoning; Inhalation in range of 10 ppm can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
122 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CYANOGEN BROMIDE
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