Gallium bromide
Agent Name
Gallium bromide
CAS Number
13450-88-9
Formula
Br3-Ga
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Gallium bromide (GaBr3); Gallium tribromide; [ChemIDplus] Gallium (III) bromide; [MSDSonline] UN3096
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White, odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Bromine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, water-reactive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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