Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless gas

• Density:

  4.05 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  −107 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  12.5 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  84 °F

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Vapor density:

  4.05 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  1128 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  Decomposes in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

  H300 Fatal if swallowed.

  H330 Fatal if inhaled.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  EUH014 Reacts violently with water.

• Precautionary statements:

  P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

  P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

  P284 Wear respiratory protection.

  P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

  P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

  P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.