Appearance
Bromine is a red, dense liquid with a sharp, distinctive smell.

Source
Bromine is extracted from natural brine deposits in the USA and elsewhere. It was the first compound to be extracted from seawater but this is no longer commercially viable as seawater contains only 65 parts per million of Bromine.

Uses
Bromine is used inmany areas such as agricultural chemicals, dyestuffs, chemical intermediates and flame retardents. Most is used to prepare 1,2-dibromoethane which is used as an anti-knock agent in combustion engines,

General Information
Bromine combines readily with many elements. Like Chlorine, it has a natural bleaching action.

Bromine has an irritating effect on the eyes and throat, and produces painful sores when in contact with the skin.