Sodium bromide
Agent Name
Sodium bromide
CAS Number
7647-15-6
Formula
Br-Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bromide salt of sodium; Bromnatrium [German]; Sedoneural; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; Absorbs moisture from air (but not deliquescent); [Merck Index] Colorless or white hygroscopic solid; [HSDB] Colorless odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Found in some salt deposits; Used in photography, to make bromides and organic chemicals, as a therapeutic sedative and hypnotic, and formerly as a veterinary medicine; [HSDB] Used to control algae, bacteria, and fungi in water systems (pasteurizing, canning, pulp & paper manufacturing, and ornamental ponds); Also used to repel moths from clothing and fleas from pets; [Reference #1]
Comments
A very mild eye irritant, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] Mild eye and skin irritant; Bromine salts are CNS depressants at doses of 1 to 2 grams per day; [Reference #1] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Bromine."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: