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160 ETHYLBENZENE
ETHYLBENZENE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: EB; Phenylethane; Chemical Formula: C,H,C€&CH,,
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normully shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Aromatic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
106.17; Boiling Point at I am.: 277.2, 136.2, 409.4; Freezing Point: -139, -95, 178; Critical
Temperature: 651.0, 343.9,617.1; Criticalpressure: 523,35.6,3.61; SpecificGravity: 0.867at20"C
(liquid); Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Speciflc Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.071; Latent
Heat of Vaporization: 144, 80.1, 3.35; Heat of Combustion: -17,780, -9,877, -413.5; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing
apparatus; safety goggles; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation may cause irritation of nose,
dizziness, depression. Moderate irritation of eye with corneal injury possible. Irritates skin and may
cause blisters; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air, keep him
warm, and get medical help promptly; if breathing stops give artificial respiration. INGESTION:
induce vomiting only upon physician's approval; material in lung may cause chemical pneumonitis.
SKIN AND EYES: wash for 15 min. with water and get medical attention; remove and wash
contaminating clothing before use; Toxicity by Inhalation. Freshold Limit Value) : 100 ppm; short-
Term Exposure Limits: 200 ppm for 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; LD,, 0.5 to 5 glkg (rat);
Lute Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors are moderately irritating
such that personnel; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Causes smarting of the skin and first-
degree burns on short Exposure and may cause secondary burns on long Exposure; Odor Zhreshold:
140 ppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 80 OC; 59 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1.0 - 6.7; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam(most effective), water fog, carbon dioxide or dry chemical; Fire
Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Not pertinent; Special Hazarak of Combustion Products:
Irritating vapors are generated when heated; Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel
considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 860;
Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent; Bwning Rate: 5.8 dmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acidr and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerizm'on: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

ETHYL BUTANOL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 2-Ethyl-1-butanol; 2-Ethylbutil alcohol; sec-Hexyl alcohol; sec-
Pentyl carbinol; Pseudohexyl alcohol; Chemical Formula: (GH,),CHC&OH.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Mild and non-residual.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
102.17; Boiling Point at I atm.: 293, 146,419; Freezing Point: -173, -1 14, 159; Critical Temperature:
Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 0.843 at 20°C (liquid); Vapor (Gas)
Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gus): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: 196.0, 108.9, 4.559; Heat of Combustion: (est.) -16,660, -9,250, -387; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Infomation - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Fresh-air mask; plastic
gloves; coverall goggles; safety shower and eye bath; Symptoms Following Exposure: Liquid causes
eye burn. Vapors may be mildly irritating to nose and throat; General Treatment for Exposure: Remove
to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Wash affected skin areas with water. Flush eyes
with water for 15 min and get medical care; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not
available; Short-Tern Enposure Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; LD,, 0.5
to 5 gkg (rat); Lute Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Im*tant Characteristics: Vapors cause
a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentration. The effect is