Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless to light yellow liquid with an unpleasant odour

• Density:

  2.67 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  −112-−111 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  46 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  -29 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.627(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  50 %

• Natural temperature:

  212 °F

• Vapor density:

  2.67 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  5.83 psi ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  2.9 g/L (20 °C) in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H332 Harmful if inhaled.

  H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

  H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

• Precautionary statements:

  P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

  P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

  P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

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

  P304+P340+P312 IF INHALED:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

  P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.