Hydrobromic acid
RTECS #
MW3850000
CAS #
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