Properties

• Appearance:

  Clear colorless liquid

• Density:

  3.79 (vs air)

• Boiling point:

  160 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  -26 °C

• Storage temperature:

  −20°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.578(lit.)

• Vapour pressure:

  760 mmHg ( 160 °C)

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

  H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.

  H373 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

  H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  P222 Do not allow contact with air.

  P231 Handle under inert gas.

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

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

  P422 Store contents under …