Properties

• Appearance:

  colorless liquid with a pungent odor

• Density:

  1.6 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  8.2-8.4 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  100-101 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  48 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.370(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  57 %

• Natural temperature:

  1004 °F

• Vapor density:

  1.03 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  miscible with water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  H331 Toxic if inhaled.

  EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

• Precautionary statements:

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

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

  P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

  P304+P340+P310 IF INHALED:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

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

  P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.