Oxidizing solids Category 2, Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4, Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Germ cell mutagenicity 2, Carcinogenicity Category 2, Reproductive toxicity Category 2.
May intensify fire; oxidiser. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (nervous system, kidney, haemal system). May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
| Chemical Name | CAS No. | Concentration % |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Bromate | 7789-38-0 | 99.5% |
Small Fire: Use flooding quantities of water. DO NOT use dry chemical, CO2, or foam.
Special Hazards: Will not burn but increases intensity of fire. Contact with combustibles may produce spontaneous combustion.
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors. Contain spillage with sand or earth. NEVER USE organic absorbents like sawdust or paper.
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid storage with ammonium compounds, organic materials, or powdered metals.
| Test Parameters | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline |
| Assay (as NaBrO3) | 99.5% min. |
| pH (5% solution) | 6.0-7.5 |
| Absorbance (20% solution) | 0.12% max |
| Moisture | 0.1% max. |
| Chloride & Chlorate | 0.1% max. |
| Bromide | 0.06% max. |
| Sulphate | 0.03% max. |
| Arsenic | 5 ppm max. |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 5 ppm max. |
| Iron | 5 ppm max. |
Sodium Bromate is a powerful oxidizing agent, primarily utilized in: