Properties

• Appearance:

  Colourless liquid with a benzene-like odour

• Density:

  3.2 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  -93 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  110-111 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  4 °C

• Storage temperature:

  0-6°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  <I>n</I><FRAC Type="vertical">/D</FRAC> 1.496(lit.)

• Explosion limit:

  7 %

• Natural temperature:

  997 °F

• Vapor density:

  3.2 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  22 mmHg ( 20 °C)

• Solubility:

  Insoluble in water, miscible with benzene, alcohol, ether and other organic solvents

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour.

  H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

  H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

  H373 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

• Precautionary statements:

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

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

  P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

  P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

  P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.