Potassium bromide
CAS 7758-02-3 · EC 231-830-3 · BrK
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Wear gloves and eye protection, work with good ventilation, and read the supplier’s safety data sheet before use. Hazard information here is a summary, not a replacement for it. Dispose of all photographic chemistry correctly, in line with local laws and your local authority’s guidance. Never mix waste solutions, and check the supplier’s safety data sheet before disposing of anything.
Hazards
There is no official EU classification. Shown is the classification most companies have notified to ECHA: 69.55% of notifications, 11 distinct classifications notified.
Signal word: Warning
Harmful or irritant
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Photographic uses
- restrainer (D-19, D-72, D-96, Ansco 130, Pyrocat-HD)
- sepia bleach (T-7a)
Used in: Kodak D-19, Kodak D-72 (Dektol-type), Kodak D-96, Kodak T-7a sulfide sepia toner