Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless liquid with a characteristic odour

• Density:

  4.62 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  -68 °C

• Boiling point:

  176-178 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  47 °C

• Storage temperature:

  Flammables area

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.490(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  5.6 %

• Natural temperature:

  817 °F

• Vapor density:

  4.62 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  practically insoluble in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

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

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