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Chemical Sampling Information
Carbon Tetrabromide
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Carbon Tetrabromide

SYNONYM(s): Tetrabromoethane

IMIS: 0565

CAS: 558-13-4

NIOSH: RTECS FG4725000; 25035

DOT: UN2516 Keep Away From Food

DESCRIPTION:

Solid.

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 ppm, 1.4 mg/m3 TWA; 0.3 ppm, 4.1 mg/m3 STEL

NIOSH REL: 0.1 ppm TWA, 0.3 ppm STEL

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Liver damage (HE3); Potent Lachrymator (HE14)

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: XAD-4 Tube (80/40 mg sections, 15/50 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Toluene
MAX V: 10 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min (TWA)
MAX V: 3 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min (STEL)
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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