Properties

• Appearance:

  colorless to light yellow liquid

• Density:

  3.29 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  -48°C

• Boiling point:

  114 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  32 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.438(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  21 %

• Natural temperature:

  772 °F

• Vapor density:

  3.29 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  10 mmHg ( 16.6 °C)

• Optical rotation:

  [α]20/D −34°, c = 1 in methanol

• Solubility:

  insoluble

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H331 Toxic if inhaled.

  H350 May cause cancer.

• Precautionary statements:

  P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

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

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

  P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: 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.

  P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.