Water-white liquid.
hydrolyzes slowly, liberating formic acid. Soluble
in water, alcohol and ether. Combustible.
A water-white liquid. More dense than water. Flash point 200°F. May be toxic by ingestion. Used in embalming fluids.
1,2-Diformyloxyethane reacts exothermically with acids. With strong oxidizing acids; the heat may ignite the reaction products. Also reacts exothermically with basic solutions. Generates hydrogen with with strong reducing agents (alkali metals, hydrides).
Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Poison by ingestion. A
severe eye irritant. Flammable when exposed
to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing
materials. To fight fire, use CO2, dry
chemical. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
