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METHYL TRICHLOROACETATE |
| Methyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetate; Trichloromethyl acetate; 2,2,2-Trichloroacetic acid methyl ester; |
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| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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CAS RN |
598-99-2 |
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EINECS RN |
208-212-7 |
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FORMULA |
Cl3CCOOCH3 |
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MOLE WEIGHT |
177.41 |
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| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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PHYSICAL STATE |
Colourless liquid |
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MELTING POINT |
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BOILING POINT |
152 -153 C |
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DENSITY |
1.48 - 1.49 |
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER |
1050 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 |
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FLASH POINT |
73 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. |
2533 |
| 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 |
26-36 |
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
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Co-catalyst used in the production of polymers, in combination with aluminum chloride. A starting material in the synthesis of 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 |
0.1% max |