TETRABROMOETHANE

Tetrabromoethane is used for the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds, pharmaceuticals, dye intermediates.
Tetrabromoethane is also used for the preparation of chemical fiber promoter, polyester oxidation process initiator, refrigerant, extinguishing agent and fumigation disinfectant.
Tetrabromoethane is used as a solvent for fats, oils, and waxes.

CAS Number: 79-27-6 
EC Number: 201-191-5
MDL number: MFCD00000133
Chemical formula: C₂H₂Br₄ (Br₂CH–CHBr₂)
Molar mass: ~345.65 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
Acetylene tetrabromide, Muthmann’s liquid, Tetrabromoacetylene, Symmetrical tetrabromoethane, TBE, 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane, Acetylene tetrabromide, Muthmann's liquid, Tetrabromoacetylene, Symmetrical tetrabromoethane, Acetylene tetrabromide, Muthmanns liquid, TBE, TBE, Muthmanns liquid, Acetylene tetrabromide, 1,1,1,2-TETRABROMOETHANE, Ethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrabromo-, EINECS 211-130-4, BRN 1733245, DTXSID6026082, DTXCID806082, 211-130-4, 4-01-00-00162 (beilstein handbook reference), rvhstxjkkzwwdq-uhfffaoysa-n, 630-16-0, 25167-20-8, tetrabromethane, EINECS 246-687-2, SCHEMBL14962, MLS001065619, 1,1,1,2-tetrabromo-ethane, CHEMBL1492104, HMS3039H16, 1,1,1,2-tetrakis(bromanyl)ethane, Tox21_201187, AKOS015960567, Tetrabromoethane [UN2504] [Poison], NCGC00091450-01, NCGC00091450-02, NCGC00091450-03, NCGC00258739-01, CAS-630-16-0, SMR000568458, NS00035250, A839635, TETRABROMOETHANE, Tetrabromoethane, Tertabromoethane, MUTHMANNS LIQUID, ETHANETETRABROMIDE, 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromethan, ACETYLENE TETRABROMIDE, 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromaethan, 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoetano, 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane, 1,1,2,2-TETRABROMOETHANE, acetylene tetrabromide, muthmann's liquid, ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromo, tetrabromoacetylene, sym-tetrabromoethane, s-tetrabromoethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromaethan, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoetano, tbe, unii-v00gkc584o, Ethane,1,1,2,2-tetrabromo-, 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane, Acetylene tetrabromide, Muthmann's liquid, TBE, 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethylene, NSC 406889, TBE, TETRABROMOETHANE, ACETYLENE TETRABROMIDE, ai3-08850, KI82250000, 1.1.2.2-Tetrab, Muthmans liquid, MUTHMANNS LIQUID, ETHANETETRABROMIDE, bromured’acetylene,

Tetrabromoethane is yellowish heavy liquid with odour of camphor and acetylene tetrabromide is a combustible, colorless to yellow liquid.
Tetrabromoethane appears as a yellowish liquid with a pungent odor, much like camphor.
Tetrabromoethane is yellow, heavy liquid with a pungent odour.

Tetrabromoethane is a pale-yellow liquid with a pungent odor similar to camphor or iodoform.
Tetrabromoethane, a versatile halogenated organic compound with the chemical formula C₂H₂Br₄, is a colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Its unique properties and high density make Tetrabromoethane highly valuable in various industrial and scientific applications.

Tetrabromoethane has an unusually high density for an organic compound, near 3 g/mL, due largely to the four bromine atoms.
Tetrabromoethane is a liquid at room temperature, and is used to separate mineral ores from its supporting rock by means of preferential flotation.

Quartz, feldspar, calcite, dolomite and other minerals with low density will float in Tetrabromoethane, while minerals such as sphalerite, galena and pyrite will sink.
A related compound, bromoform, is also sometimes used in these applications, however, Tetrabromoethane is more practical because of its wider liquid range and lower vapor pressure.

Density and viscosity of mixtures of Tetrabromoethane and 1-bromododecane has been measured at atmospheric pressure.
1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane, or simply Tetrabromoethane (TBE), is a halogenated hydrocarbon, chemical formula C₂H₂Br₄.
Although three bromine atoms may bind to one of the carbon atoms creating 1,1,1,2-tetrabromoethane, this is not thermodynamically favorable, so in practice tetrabromoethane is equal to 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane, where each carbon atom binds two bromine atoms.

Tetrabromoethane is a yellowish heavy liquid with odour of camphor.
Tetrabromoethane is a combustible, colorless to yellow liquid.
Tetrabromoethane has strong odor.

Tetrabromoethane is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor resembling camphor and iodoform.
Tetrabromoethane is a yellowish liquid with a pungent odor, much like camphor.
Tetrabromoethane is noncombustible, but decomposes at 374°F.

Tetrabromoethane is much denser than water.
Tetrabromoethane is insoluble in water.
Tetrabromoethane, Practical is a halogenated hydrocarbon with a high density and low vapor pressure for an organic compound.

Tetrabromoethane is immiscible with water.
This halogenated alkyl, also known as Acetylene Tetrabromide, Tetrabromoethane presents as a colorless to slightly pale yellow pungent-smelling liquid.

Tetrabromoethane is known to be miscible in ether, chloroform, ethanol, acetic acid, and aniline, soluble in benzene and acetone, slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride, and insoluble in water.
Store in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place at ambient temperatures - Tetrabromoethane is light sensitive.
Tetrabromoethane is incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases and metals.

USES and APPLICATIONS of TETRABROMOETHANE:
Tetrabromoethane is used for the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds, pharmaceuticals, dye intermediates.
Tetrabromoethane is also used for the preparation of chemical fiber promoter, polyester oxidation process initiator, refrigerant, extinguishing agent and fumigation disinfectant.

Tetrabromoethane is used as a solvent for fats, oils, and waxes.
Tetrabromoethane has an unusually high density for an organic compound, near 3 g/mL, due largely to the four bromine atoms.
Tetrabromoethane is a liquid at room temperature, and is used to separate mineral ores from its supporting rock by means of preferential flotation.

Quartz, feldspar, calcite, dolomite and other minerals with low density will float in Tetrabromoethane, while minerals such as sphalerite, galena and pyrite will sink.
A related compound, bromoform, is also sometimes used in these applications, however, Tetrabromoethane is more practical because of its wider liquid range and lower vapor pressure.

Tetrabromoethane is used gauge fluid; solvent; refractive index liquid in microscopy.
Tetrabromoethane is used in microscopy, as solvent, separating minerals by density.
Tetrabromoethane was used to prepare tribromoethene by dehydrohalogenation using sodium hydroxide in methanol.

Heavy liquid, Tetrabromoethane, is used for the separation of minerals.
Tetrabromoethane is used as a solvent for fats, oils and waxes.
Mineral separation: Tetrabromoethane separates dense ores (galena, pyrite, sphalerite) from lighter gangue.

Microscopy & optical medium: Tetrabromoethane adjusts refractive contrast in petrographic or biological microscopy.
Laboratory solvent: Tetrabromoethane dissolves fats, oils, waxes, and is used in recrystallization and refractive index studies.
Organic synthesis reagent uses of Tetrabromoethane: Intermediate in synthesis of quaternary ammonium salts and halogenated compounds.

Tetrabromoethane is useful for the separation of minerals from supporting rock.
Tetrabromoethane is used as a solvent for fats, greases, oils and waxes.
Tetrabromoethane acts as a mercury substitute in the production of gauges and balancing equipment.

Tetrabromoethane  finds application as a floating agent used in processing and separation of mineral oils.
Further, Tetrabromoethane is used as refractive index liquid in microscopy.
In addition to this, Tetrabromoethane is also employed as a flame-retardant additive for polystyrenes, polyurethanes and polyolefins.

Tetrabromoethane was used to prepare tribromoethene by dehydrohalogenation using sodium hydroxide in methanol.
Tetrabromoethane is used for plastic foam, polyester initiator, also used for chemical fiber catalysis and flame retardant, fire extinguishing and mineral processing.

RELATED COMPOUNDS OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
-Related alkanes    
*Dibromomethane
*Bromoform
*Tetrabromomethane
*1,1-Dibromoethane
*1,2-Dibromoethane
*1,2-Dibromopropane
*1,3-Dibromopropane
*1,2,3-Tribromopropane

CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
*Exceptionally dense (≈3 g/cm³): 
Tetrabromoethane is ideal for density-based separations such as mineral processing.

*Wide liquid range (0–239 °C): 
Broader than many heavy halogenated liquids, reducing loss via vaporization in applications.

*Chemically stable: 
Relatively inert except when heated or exposed to strong bases/oxidizers.

*Optical clarity and high refractive index: 
Tetrabromoethane is suitable for microscopy and refractometry calibration.

*Non-flammable: 
Safer around high-temperature processes.

PREPARATION METHOD OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
Purified acetylene was directly introduced into a reactor in which bromine and water were put in advance, and the pressure was controlled.
The reaction was carried out at 9613 to 4.9033 kPa and a reaction temperature of <50 °C.

Then the reaction was washed with dilute alkali solution, and the upper alkali solution was removed.
Then washed with water to obtain a finished product.

NATURE OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
Tetrabromoethane is a white or light yellow flammable liquid with the smell of camphor and iodoform.
With ethanol, ether, chloroform, aniline, acetic acid miscible, insoluble in water.
The relative density of Tetrabromoethane was 2.9656.

Boiling point of Tetrabromoethane is 243.5 °C.
When light and heat can be decomposed, Tetrabromoethane is color yellow.

Melting point of Tetrabromoethane is 0.
Refractive index of Tetrabromoethane is 638.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
*Character 
Tetrabromoethane is a white or light yellow flammable liquid, with camphor and iodoform smell.
When light and heat, Tetrabromoethane can be decomposed, color yellow.

Melting point of Tetrabromoethane is 0 ℃.
Boiling point of Tetrabromoethane is 243.5 ℃.

Relative density of Tetrabromoethane is 2.9656.
Refractive index of Tetrabromoethane is 1.638.

*Solubility 
Tetrabromoethane is miscibility with ethanol, ether, chloroform, aniline, insoluble in water.

NOTES OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
Tetrabromoethane is light sensitive.
Tetrabromoethane is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminum, magnesium, alkali metals and zinc.

REACTIVITY PROFILE OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
Tetrabromoethane is incompatible with strong bases and chemically active metals.
Tetrabromoethane is incompatible with hot iron, aluminum and zinc in the presence of steam.
Tetrabromoethane may react with magnesium.
Tetrabromoethane softens or destroys most plastics and rubber.

PURIFICATION METHODS OF TETRABROMOETHANE:
Wash Tetrabromoethane successively with concentrated H₂SO₄ (three times) and H₂O (three times).
Dry Tetrabromoethane with K₂CO₃ and CaSO₄.
Distil Tetrabromoethane in a vacuum or at ~760 mm Hg.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of TETRABROMOETHANE:
IUPAC name: 1,1,2,2‑Tetrabromoethane
CAS #: 79‑27‑6
EC (EINECS) #: 201‑191‑5
PubChem CID: 6588
ChemSpider ID: 6339
Chemical formula: C₂H₂Br₄ (Br₂CH–CHBr₂)
Molar mass: ~345.65 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow dense liquid; pungent camphor-like odor
Melting point: ~0 °C (≈ 1 °C per Sigma; –1 °C per ICSC)
Boiling point: ~239–244 °C (decomposes rather than pure boiling)

Density: ~2.96–2.97 g/cm³ at 20–25 °C
Refractive index: ~1.635–1.637 at 20 °C
Vapor pressure: ~0.02–0.13 hPa (2–13 Pa) at 20 °C
Relative vapor density (air = 1): ~11.9
Solubility: ~0.63 g/L in water at 20 °C
Octanol–water partition (log P): ~2.8
Heat capacity (liquid): ~165.7 J/mol·K
Autoignition temperature: ~335 °C
Flash point: Not flammable; NFPA F=0

Chemical formula: C2H2Br4
Molar mass: 345.654 g·mol−1
Appearance: Colourless liquid
Density: 2.967 g mL−1
Melting point: −1.0 °C; 30.3 °F; 272.2 K
Boiling point: 243.6 °C; 470.4 °F; 516.7 K
Solubility in water: 630 mg L−1 (at 20 °C)
Vapor pressure: 10 Pa (at 20 °C)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −123.4·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD): 1.637

Thermochemistry
Heat capacity (C): 165.7 J K−1 mol−1
Flash point: 97 °C (207 °F; 370 K)
Autoignition temperature: 335 °C (635 °F; 608 K)
Linear Formula: Br2CHCHBr2
CAS Number: 79-27-6
Molecular Weight: 345.65
Beilstein: 1098321
EC Number: 201-191-5
MDL number: MFCD00000133
UNSPSC Code: 12352100

PubChem Substance ID: 24851150
NACRES: NA.22
Physical state: clear, liquid
Color: colorless, light yellow
Odor: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: Melting point/ range: -1 - 1 °C - lit.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 119 °C at 20 hPa - lit.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available

Flash point: No data available
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: No data available
Viscosity: 
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: No data available

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: 1,98
Vapor pressure: 0,1 hPa at 20 °C
Density: 2,967 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
Other safety information
Relative vapor density: 11,93 - (Air = 1.0)

IUPAC name: 1,1,2,2‑Tetrabromoethane
CAS #: 79‑27‑6
EC (EINECS) #: 201‑191‑5
PubChem CID: 6588
ChemSpider ID: 6339
Chemical formula: C₂H₂Br₄ (Br₂CH–CHBr₂)
Molar mass: ~345.65 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow dense liquid; pungent camphor-like odor
Melting point: ~0 °C (≈ 1 °C per Sigma; –1 °C per ICSC)
Boiling point: ~239–244 °C (decomposes rather than pure boiling)

Density: ~2.96–2.97 g/cm³ at 20–25 °C
Refractive index: ~1.635–1.637 at 20 °C
Vapor pressure: ~0.02–0.13 hPa (2–13 Pa) at 20 °C
Relative vapor density (air = 1): ~11.9
Solubility: ~0.63 g/L in water at 20 °C
Octanol–water partition (log P): ~2.8
Heat capacity (liquid): ~165.7 J/mol·K
Autoignition temperature: ~335 °C
Flash point: Not flammable; NFPA F=0

Chemical formula: C2H2Br4
Molar mass: 345.654 g·mol−1
Appearance: Colourless liquid
Density: 2.967 g mL−1
Melting point: −1.0 °C; 30.3 °F; 272.2 K
Boiling point: 243.6 °C; 470.4 °F; 516.7 K
Solubility in water: 630 mg L−1 (at 20 °C)
Vapor pressure: 10 Pa (at 20 °C)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −123.4·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD): 1.637

Thermochemistry
Heat capacity (C): 165.7 J K−1 mol−1
Flash point: 97 °C (207 °F; 370 K)
Autoignition temperature: 335 °C (635 °F; 608 K)
Linear Formula: Br2CHCHBr2
CAS Number: 79-27-6
Molecular Weight: 345.65
Beilstein: 1098321
EC Number: 201-191-5
MDL number: MFCD00000133

UNSPSC Code: 12352100
PubChem Substance ID: 24851150
NACRES: NA.22
Vapor pressure: 0,1 hPa at 20 °C
Density: 2,967 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available

Oxidizing properties: No data available
Relative vapor density: 11,93 - (Air = 1.0)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight: C2H2Br4 = 345.65
Physical State (20 deg.C): Liquid
Storage Temperature: Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C)
Condition to Avoid: Light Sensitive
CAS RN: 79-27-6
Reaxys Registry Number: 1098321
PubChem Substance ID: 87576054

SDBS (AIST Spectral DB): 3412
Merck Index (14): 9185
MDL Number: MFCD00000133
CAS number: 79-27-6
EC index number: 602-016-00-9
EC number: 201-191-5
Hill Formula: C₂H₂Br₄
Chemical formula: Br₂CHCHBr₂
Molar Mass: 345.65 g/mol

HS Code: 2903 39 19
Boiling point: 239 °C (1013 hPa) (decomposition)
Density: 2.96 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Ignition temperature: 335 °C
Melting Point: -1 °C
Vapor pressure: 0.03 - 0.13 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility: 0.68 g/l
CAS: 79-27-6
IUPAC Name: 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane
Molecular Formula: C2H2Br4

InChI Key: QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: BrC(Br)C(Br)Br
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 345.65
Synonym: tetrabromoethane
Appearance (Form): Clear liquid
Refractive index: 1.6355 to 1.6375 (20°C, 589 nm)
Color scale: =<75 APHA
Infrared spectrum: Conforms
GC: >=97.5 %

Melting point: 1 °C
Boiling point: 244 °C
Density: 2.967 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density: 11.9 (vs air)
vapor pressure: 0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.637(lit.)
Flash point: 118-120°C/15mm
storage temp.: Store at +15°C to +25°C.
solubility: alcohol: miscible

form: Liquid
color: Clear
Water Solubility: 0.63 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck: 14,9185
BRN: 1098321
Henry's Law Constant: 6.40 at 20 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure)
Exposure limits: NIOSH REL: IDLH 8 ppm; OSHA PEL: 1 ppm (14 mg/m3).
Dielectric constant: 5.6（Ambient）
Stability: Stable. 
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminium, magnesium, alkali metals.

Surface tension: 49.7mN/m at 20°C
CAS DataBase Reference: 79-27-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores: 2
FDA UNII: V00GKC584O
NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane(79-27-6)
EPA Substance Registry System: 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane (79-27-6)
UNSPSC Code: 12352101
NACRES: NA.22
CAS: 79-27-6
Boiling Point: 118°C to 120°C (15 mmHg)
Refractive Index: 1.637

Merck Index: 14,9185
Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
SMILES: BrC(Br)C(Br)Br
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 345.65
Formula Weight: 345.67
Chemical Name or Material: 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane
Density: 2.967
Molecular Formula: C2H2Br4
MDL Number: MFCD00000133
UN Number: UN2504

InChI Key: QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC Name: 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane
PubChem CID: 6588
Percent Purity: 97%
assay: 98%
autoignition temp.: 635 °F
bp: 119 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
density: 2.967 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
form: liquid
InChI key: QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI: 1S/C2H2Br4/c3-1(4)2(5)6/h1-2H
mp: −1-1 °C (lit.)
Quality Level: 100
refractive index: n20/D 1.637 (lit.)
SMILES string: BrC(Br)C(Br)Br
solubility: diethyl ether: miscible, alcohol: miscible, water: 
insoluble, chloroform: miscible, glacial acetic acid: miscible
vapor density: 11.9 (vs air)
vapor pressure: 0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
CAS: 79-27-6
EINECS: 201-191-5
InChI: InChI=1/C2H2Br4/c3-1(4)2(5)6/h1-2H

Molecular Formula: C2H2Br4
Molar Mass: 345.65
Density: 2.967g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Melting Point: 1 °C
Boling Point: 244 °C
Flash Point: 118-120°C/15mm
Water Solubility: 0.63 g/L (20 ºC)
Solubility: alcohol: miscible
Vapor Presure: 0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Vapor Density: 11.9 (vs air)
Appearance: Liquid

Color: Clear
Exposure Limit: NIOSH REL: IDLH 8 ppm; OSHA PEL: 1 ppm (14 mg/m3).
Merck: 14,9185
BRN: 1098321
Storage Condition: Store at +15°C to +25°C.
Stability: Stable. 
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminium, magnesium, alkali metals.
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.637(lit.)
Molecular Weight： 345.65
Exact Mass： 345.65
EC Number： 201-191-5
UNII： V00GKC584O
ICSC Number： 1235

NSC Number： 406889
UN Number： 2504
DSSTox ID： DTXSID1026083
Color/Form： Yellowish, heavy liquid /SRP: technical grade
Colorless to yellow liquid|Pale-yellow liquid 
HScode： 29033036
PSA： 0
XLogP3： 2.8
Appearance： Clear Liquid
Density： 2.9656 g/cm3 @ Temp: 20 °C
Melting Point： 0 °C

Boiling Point： 151 °C @ Press: 54 Torr
Flash Point： 118-120°C/15mm
Refractive Index： 1.654
Water Solubility： H2O: 0.63 g/L (20 ºC);alcohol: miscible
Storage Conditions： Store at +15°C to +25°C.
Vapor Pressure： 0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Vapor Density： 11.9 (vs air)
Flammability characteristics： High temperature combustible; 
decomposes toxic carbonyl bromide gas in case of heat

Odor： Odor of camphor and iodoform
Experimental Properties： 1 mg/l = 70.4 ppm and 1 ppm = 14 mg/cu m @ 25 °C|
ppm v/v in air "saturated" at 25 °C: 80 (theoretical)|Wt/gal @ 25 °C= 24.57 lb
Air and Water Reactions： Insoluble in water.
Reactive Group： Halogenated Organic Compounds
Autoignition Temperature： 635 °F (NTP, 1992)|635 °F|335 °C
Flammable Limits： Noncombustible Liquid
Heat of Vaporization： 48.7 kJ/mol at boiling point

FIRST AID MEASURES of TETRABROMOETHANE:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Call in ophthalmologist. 
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). 
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of TETRABROMOETHANE:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Observe possible material restrictions. 
Take up dry. 
Dispose of properly. 
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of TETRABROMOETHANE:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 
Foam 
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of TETRABROMOETHANE:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A 
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of TETRABROMOETHANE:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed. 
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of TETRABROMOETHANE:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available