Properties

• Appearance:

  Clear colorless liquid

• Density:

  2.69 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  -100 °C

• Boiling point:

  157 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  74 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.500(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  18 %

• Vapor density:

  2.69 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  Miscible with water, ethanol, ether and benzene

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H331 Toxic if inhaled.

  H310 Fatal in contact with skin.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H318 Causes serious eye damage.

  H373 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

  P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

  P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

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