Properties

• Appearance:

  Dark green small crystal with odour of acetic acid

• Density:

  6.8 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  115 °C

• Boiling point:

  240 °C

• Flashing point:

  40 °C

• Vapor density:

  6.9 (vs air)

• Solubility:

  7.2 g/100 mL in cold water, 20 g / 100 mL in hot water, Soluble in alcohol, Slightly soluble in ether and glycerol

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

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

  P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

  P501 Dispose of contents/container to …