Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 231-830-3 | CAS number: 7758-02-3
Flammability
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
Description of key information
Potassium bromide is a hygroscopic solid. Upon contact with air the substance begins absorbing water. When used as an analytical reagent in spectroscopy the substance must be maintained in a dry atmosphere at elevated temperatures (100 - 130°C) to reduce the potential from water absorbance. As the substance hydrates in the atmosphere and furthermore will not self-ignite upon contact with air it is not flammable.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flammability:
- non flammable
Additional information
Potassium bromide is a hygroscopic solid. Upon contact with air the substance begins absorbing water. When used as an analytical reagent in spectroscopy the substance must be maintained in a dry atmosphere at elevated temperatures (100 - 130°C) to reduce the potential from water absorbance. As the substance hydrates in the atmosphere and furthermore will not self-ignite upon contact with air it is not flammable.
Justification for classification or non-classification
Potassium bromide is a hygroscopic solid. Upon contact with air the substance begins absorbing water. When used as an analytical reagent in spectroscopy the substance must be maintained in a dry atmosphere at elevated temperatures (100 - 130°C) to reduce the potential from water absorbance. As the substance hydrates in the atmosphere and furthermore will not self-ignite upon contact with air it is not flammable.
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