Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless liquid with a pungent odour

• Density:

  0.862 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  121-124 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  21 °C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.437(lit.)

• Vapour pressure:

  760 mmHg ( 121 °C)

• Solubility:

  slightly soluble in Water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

  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.

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

  P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.