Apply cooling water to sides of containers that are exposed to flames until well after fire is out. Extinguish using agents suitable for type of fire. Use water in flooding amounts as fog. Cool containers with flooding amounts of water, apply from as far a distasnce as possible. Avoid breathing poisonous and corrosive vapors, keep upwind.
Benzyl bromide is a severe eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritant.
Poisoning may affect the central nervous system. If sufficient quantities are inhaled, pulmonary edema may occur. Symptoms may include tightness in the chest, dyespnea, frothy sputum, dizziness, and cyanosis. Excessive exposure may cause central nervous system depression with headache, dizziness, and dullness. Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately.