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ETHYL TRICHLOROACETATE |
| Ethyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetate; Trichloroethyl acetate; 2,2,2-Trichloroacetic acid ethyl ester; |
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| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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CAS RN |
515-84-4 |
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EINECS RN |
208-212-7 |
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FORMULA |
Cl3CCOOCH2CH3 |
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MOLE WEIGHT |
191.44 |
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| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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PHYSICAL STATE |
Colourless liquid |
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MELTING POINT |
57 - 58 C |
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BOILING POINT |
168 C |
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DENSITY |
1.38 |
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER |
440 mg/l (Immiscible with alcohols, ethers and ketones) |
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pH |
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VAPOR DENSITY |
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REFRACTIVE INDEX |
1.4515 - 1.4535 |
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FLASH POINT |
65 C |
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| STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
| STABILITY | Stable under normal conditions. |
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INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS |
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
| DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS |
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride, chloroform. |
| POLYMERIZATION | Has not been reported |
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NFPA RATINGS |
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| SAFETY |
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HAZARD NOTES |
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
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EYE |
Causes eye irritation and possible burns. |
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SKIN |
May cause skin irritation and possible burns |
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INGESTION |
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. |
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INHALATION |
May cause severe respiratory tract irritation and possible burns. |
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CHRONIC |
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| TRANSPORT & REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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UN NO. |
2810 |
| HAZARD CLASS |
6.1 |
| PACKING GROUP |
III |
| HAZARD SYMBOL |
XI |
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RISK PHRASES |
36/37/38 |
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SAFETY PHRASES |
26 |
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
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A starting material for the synthesis of target catalysts used in the production of polymers (polyolefins and rubber) and target organic compounds (agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals) |
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| SALES SPECIFICATION |
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APPEARANCE |
Colourless liquid |
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ASSAY |
98.5% max |
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FREE ACID |
1.0% max |
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WATER |
0.5% max |