Isooctane for synthesis. CAS 540-84-1, EC Number 208-759-1, chemical formula CH₃C(CH₃)₂CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₃.
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point
99 °C (1013 hPa)
Density
0.69 g/cm3 (15 °C)
Explosion limit
1 %(V)
Flash point
-12 °C
Ignition temperature
410 °C
Melting Point
-107 °C
Saturation concentration (air)
239 g/m3 (20 °C)
Vapor pressure
120 hPa (37.80 °C)
Solubility
0.56 mg/l
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oral
LD50 Rat > 2500 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)
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.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Signal Word
Danger
RTECS
SA3320000
Storage class
3 Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal
1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Categories of danger
highly flammable, irritant, harmful, dangerous for the environment
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