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Ethambutol

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[Flash Point]

95
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Eyes]

Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store at 2-8 C
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 27 37/39
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
[Exposure Effects]

Irritant. Causes severe irritation. Severe lachrymator.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

4 - 4.5
[Boiling Point]

253
[Vapor Pressure]

0.02 (25 C)
[Density]

1.025 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

49.0 kJ/mol
[Refractive Index]

1.5738 (20 C)
[Product Name]

Ethambutol
[Synonyms]

(3-Oxo-1-butynyl)benzene
1-Phenyl-1-butyn-3-one
4-Phenyl-3-butyne-2-one
Acetylphenylacetylene
Methyl phenylethynyl ketone
Phenylethynyl methyl ketone
[CAS]

1817-57-8
[Formula]

C10H8O
[Molecular Weight]

144.18
[EINECS]

217-327-1
[RTECS]

ES0890000
[RTECS Class]

Drug
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

878583
[Beilstein Reference]

4-07-00-01175
[Small spills/leaks]

Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up, keep in a closed container, and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Strong reducing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.