Chlorethane / Ethyl Chloride

Product Name:

Chloroethane, or ethyl chloride

Molecular Formula:

CH3CH2CI

Synonyms:

Ethyl chloride, hydrochloric ether, monochloroethane, muriatic ether

CAS:

74-00-3

NIOSH/RTECS Number:          

KH7525000

Conversion:

1 ppm = 2.64 mg/m3

Uses:

Base chemical for the production of tetra-ethyl.

Promoter in prodution of ethylene of tetra-ethyl.

Used as a refrigerant, a gasoline additive, an aerosol spray propellant, an anesthetic, and a blowing agent for foam packaging.

Ingredient:                          

Chloroethane

Weight %:

≥99.0 (test ≥99.5%)

Form:          

Pressurised liquified gas, gaseous

Color:

Colorless

Odor:

Pungent, ether-like

Melting Point:

-142.5°C

Boiling Point:

12.3°C

      Pressure:

1013 hPa

Flash Point:

<0°C

      Measuring Method:        

DIN 51755

Ignition Temperature:

510°C

      Measuring Method:

DIN 51794

Lower Explosion Limit:

3.6 % vol

Upper Explosion Limit:

14.8% vol

Vapor Pressure:

1342 hPa

      Temperature:

20°C

Density:

0.92 g/cm³

      Temperature:

1°C

Water Solubility Appr.:

5.8g/l

      Temperature:

20°C

      Remarks:

Reacts with water

Partition Coefficient:

(n-octyl alcohol / water) 1.52

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Hydrogen chloride (HCI)

Thermal Decomposition:

>400°C

Materials to Avoid:

Spontaneous reactions with alkali metals, magnesium, zinc, aluminum.

Recommendation:

Unused product should be returned to vendor.

Container Recommendation:

Cylinder and unused product should be returned to vendor. Disposable cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Waste Code:

In accordance with regulations for special waste, must be taken, after pretreatment, to n authorized special waste incineration plant.

Land Transport GGVS/ADR/RID   

Marine Transport IMDG/GVSee     

Air Transport ICAO/IATA     

Inland Waterway Transport ADN/ADNR

Proper Shipping Name:

Ethyl chloride

Ethyl chlorid

Ethyl chlorid

Ethyl chlorid

Class:

2

2.1

2.1

2.1

Packaging Group:

-

-

-

-

Label:

2.1

2.1

2.1

2.1

Tunnel Restriction Code:

B/D

Remarks:

Ems:F-D, S-U

ICAO/IATA cargo aircraft only.

Purity

%

≥99.5

Water

PPM                        

≤150

Acidity (as HCI)

%

≤0.001

PH

6.8-7.2

Alcohol

PPM

≤10

Gravity d-154 Sg d-154       

0.917

Organic Impurities Assay

negligible

Appearance

Clear