General Description
A liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point near 140°F. Slightly less dense than water. Vapors much heavier than air. May irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes [USCG, 1999].
Health Hazard
Causes eye and skin irritation. Mildly toxic by ingestion.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skin and eye irritant. A flammable liquid. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, COa, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.