General Description
White solids. Primary hazard is to threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Burn, though may be difficult to ignite. Used as herbicides and plant growth regulators.
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Esters 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 the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Vapors or mists may be irritating to nose and throat. EYES: Mild irritation. SKIN: Irritation-slight to moderate. INGESTION: Weakness, lethargy, anorexia, diarrhea, spasticity, possible death due to ventricular fibrillation and subsequent cardiac arrest.
