Bromine is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Br, which is toxic. In its pure form, bromine is a toxic brown liquid, which can cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. If you ingest or inhale excessive bromine by mistake, it may cause poisoning symptoms, such as headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma, etc.
However, bromine is also an important chemical widely used in medicine, agriculture, water treatment and other fields. It can be used to manufacture medicines, disinfectants, pesticides, etc. It can also be used for water treatment to prevent the growth of bacteria and algae in water. Bromine can be safely used in various fields with correct use and storage. Therefore, we can not simply classify them as toxic chemicals, but should evaluate and use them according to the specific situation.
