Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless liquid

• Density:

  5.1 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  −18-−17 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  178-180 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  66 °C

• Storage temperature:

  0-6°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.551(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  9.2 %

• Natural temperature:

  1198 °F

• Vapor density:

  5.1 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  1.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  0.13 g/L (20 °C) in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

  P304+P340+P312 IF INHALED:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

  P333+P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

  P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

  P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment.