2,4,6-Tribromophenol
Agent Name
2,4,6-Tribromophenol
CAS Number
118-79-6
Formula
C6-H3-Br3-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bromkal Pur 3; Bromol; Flammex 3BP; Phenol, 2,4,6-tribromo-; TA 10; Tribromophenol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phenols
Description
White solid with an odor of bromine; [Hawley] White to pink solid; [ICSC] Off-white or pink flakes; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antiseptic and germicide; as a chemical intermediate for its bismuth salt (antiseptic), pentachlorophenol, 2,4,6-tribromophenoxy compounds, and 2,4,6-tribromophenyl allyl ether; as a wood preservative; as a flame retardant intermediate; and as a reactive flame retardant; [HSDB]
Comments
Hazardous by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; A strong skin irritant; [Hawley] A severe skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] An eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000303 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 1,630 mg/m3/4h
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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