Properties

• Appearance:

  clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor

• Density:

  2.77 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  5.5 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  80 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  -11 °C

• Storage temperature:

  0-6°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.501(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  8 %

• Natural temperature:

  1043 °F

• Vapor density:

  2.77 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  166 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)

• Solubility:

  0.18 g/100 mL in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H340 May cause genetic defects.

  H350 May cause cancer.

  H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

  H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

  P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

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

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

  P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

  P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.