Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless liquid

• Density:

  9 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  -65 °C

• Boiling point:

  150 °C/50 mmHg(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  37 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.462(lit.)

• Natural temperature:

  392 °F

• Vapor density:

  9 (vs air)

• Solubility:

  Insoluble in water. Miscible with ether, methanol, ethanol and benzene.

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

• Precautionary statements:

  P222 Do not allow contact with air.

  P231 Handle under inert gas.

  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.

  P422 Store contents under …