Chemical Properties
Dichloroethyl acetate is a water-white liquid
General Description
Water-white liquid. Density 1.23 g / cm3. Flash point 307°F. Low toxicity. Miscible with alcohol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in water. Used in organic synthesis.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
1,2-Dichloroethyl acetate is a halogenated ester. React with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by interaction with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing with alkali metals and hydrides.
Health Hazard
1,2-Dichloroethyl acetate is toxic by inhalation.
Fire Hazard
May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Container may explode in heat of fire. Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. When heated to decomposition, 1,2-Dichloroethyl acetate may emit highly toxic fumes of phosgene. Esters may explode on mixing with nitrates.
Potential Exposure
This material is used in organic
synthesis.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit
Shipping
UN1993 Flammable liquids, n.o.s., Hazard
Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid, Technical Name
Required
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides. Contact with strong
oxidizing acids may cause an exothermic reaction strong
enough to ignite reaction products. May explode on contact
with nitrates and heat. Reacts with caustic solutions.
Description
Dichloroethyl acetate is a water-white liquid.Molecular weight=155.32; Boiling point=58-65℃ at13 mmHg; Flash point=152℃. Hazard Identification(based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 1,Flammability 1, Reactivity 0. Insoluble in water.
Uses
1,2-Dichloroethanol Acetate is a by-product of water disinfection by ozone, chlorine dioxide, chloramine, and chlorine. It is also a reagent used in the synthesis of 2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole.
storage
Color Code—Green: General storage may be used.Prior to working with this chemical you should be trainedon its proper handling and storage. Store in tightly closedcontainers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from oxidizers and nitrates. Where possible, automatically pump liquid from drums or other storage containers to processcontainers.
