Hydrobromic acid
RTECS #
MW3850000
CAS #
10035-10-6
See: NMAM or
See: NMAM or
Updated
October 2015
Molecular Weight
80.92
Molecular Formula
BrH
Synonyms
Acide bromhydrique (French)
Acido bromidrico (Italian)
Anhydrous hydrobromic acid
Bromowodor (Polish)
Bromwasserstoff (German)
Broomwaterstof (Dutch)
Hydrogen bromide
Hydrogen bromide (ACGIH:OSHA)
Acido bromidrico (Italian)
Anhydrous hydrobromic acid
Bromowodor (Polish)
Bromwasserstoff (German)
Broomwaterstof (Dutch)
Hydrogen bromide
Hydrogen bromide (ACGIH:OSHA)
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Vitro/Human, skin | Inhibitor Concentration Low: 48 pph/3M | In Vitro Toxicity Studies: Cell viability (mitochondrial reductase assays): MTT, XTT, MTS, WSTs assays etc. | TIVIEQ 28,616,2014 |
| inhalation/mouse | lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 814 ppm/1H | ENTOX* -,537,2005 | |
| inhalation/rat | lowest published toxic concentration: 10 mg/m3/4H | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Other changes | TPKVAL 14,73,1975 |
| inhalation/rat | lowest published toxic concentration: 26 mg/m3 | Olfaction: Change in sensation of smell Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Dyspnea | VCVN5* -,393,1989 |
| inhalation/rat | lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 3000 ppm/30M | ENTOX* -,639,2005 | |
| inhalation/rat | lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 2858 ppm/1H | ENTOX* -,537,2005 | |
| intraperitoneal/rat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 76 mg/kg | GISAAA 41(1),105,1976 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-ceiling concentration 2 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | ENTOX* -,639,2005 | |
| TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | ENTOX* -,537,2005 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 3 ppm (10 mg/m3) | DTLVS* 3,128,1971 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | ceiling concentration 3 ppm (9.9 mg/m3), JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRIA | MAK-TMW 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3);KZW 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), 2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | short term exposure limit 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | ceiling concentration 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-EC | short term exposure limit 6.7 mg/m3 (2 ppm), JUN2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | short term exposure limit 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VLE 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANY | MAK 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), 2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARY | short term exposure limit 6.7 mg/m3, SEP2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | short term exposure limit 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | ceiling concentration 3 ppm (10 mg/m3), 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | peak 3 ppm (10 mg/m3), 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | ceiling concentration 3 ppm (9.9 mg/m3), JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NORWAY | time-weighted average 3 ppm (10 mg/m3), JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | short term exposure limit 3 ppm (10 mg/m3), JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 7 mg/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 21 mg/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-RUSSIA | short term exposure limit 2 mg/m3, JUN2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | time-weighted average 1 ppm (3.5 mg/m3), ceiling concentration 2 ppm (7 mg/m3), JUN2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | ceiling concentration 2 ppm (6.7 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES | time-weighted average 3 ppm (10 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-TURKEY | time-weighted average 5 ppm (17 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | short term exposure limit 3 ppm (10 mg/m3), OCT2007 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (10 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (10 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (10 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 3 ppm (10 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO HYDROGEN BROMIDE-air | ceiling concentration 3 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code 38575; Number of Industries 23; Total Number of Facilities 1103; Number of Occupations 26; Total Number of Employees Exposed 20571; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 5398 | |
| National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 38575; Number of Industries 13; Total Number of Facilities 510; Number of Occupations 12; Total Number of Employees Exposed 2643 |
Status in Federal Agencies
| Organization | Reference |
|---|---|
| EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY | |
| EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001 | |
| NIOSH Analytical Method, 1994: Acids, inorganic, 7903 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health