Properties

• Appearance:

  clear, colorless liquid

• Density:

  2.5 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  13 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  139 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  46 °C

• Storage temperature:

  15-25°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.421

• Explosion limit:

  13.7 %

• Natural temperature:

  744 °F

• Vapor density:

  2.5 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  4 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  Miscible with water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

  H332 Harmful if inhaled.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

• Precautionary statements:

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

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

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

  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.