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Ethylene carbonate

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[Flash Point]

143
[Autoignition]

465
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Upper exp. limit]

16.1
[Lower exp. limit]

3.6
[Fire Potential]

Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials.
[Ingestion]

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
[Skin]

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 24 26
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

Colorless, odorless crystalline solid below 36.4 Deg C, odorless liquid above this temperature.
[Solubility in water]

214 g/L
[Melting Point]

36
[Boiling Point]

243
[Vapor Pressure]

.01
[Density]

1.47 g/cm3
[Heat Of Vaporization]

52.2 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Combustion]

-1166 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticizer, intermediate for pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, textile finishing agents, hydroxyethylations reactions.
[Saturation Concentration]

13 ppm at 25 C (calc)
[Vapor Density]

3.04
[Refractive Index]

1.4148 (50 C)
[Product Name]

1,3-Dioxolan-2-one
[Synonyms]

Dioxolone-2
Ethylene carbonate
Ethylene glycol carbonate
Glycol carbonate
[CAS]

"CASEN_96-49-1.htm">96-49-1
[Formula]

C3H4O3
[Molecular Weight]

88.06
[EINECS]

202-510-0
[RTECS]

FF9550000
[RTECS Class]

Primary Irritant
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

106249
[Beilstein Reference]

5-19-04-00006
[EC Class]

irritant
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
[Disposal Code]

3
[Incompatibilities]

Oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
[HS Code]

2920 90 10