Properties

• Appearance:

  colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor

• Density:

  2.88 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  −41.5 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  175 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  172.9°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.697(lit.)

• Vapour pressure:

  0.27 psi ( 54 °C)

• Solubility:

  reacts with water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  EUH014 Reacts violently with water.

• Precautionary statements:

  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.

  P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.