ethyl chloride
PERFORMANCES
Ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl) or monochloroethane is a volatile, slightly toxic and very flammable gas. It is
also known under the monographic reference R 160.
It is used as:
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Ethylation agent
Refrigerant
Solvent
SPECIFICATIONS
Standard characteristics
Purity
Moisture content
Acidity (HCL)
Non volatile residue
Limit values
≥ 99,8 % weight
≤ 100 ppm weight
≤ 10 ppm weight
≤ 60 ppm weight
CHARACTERISTICS
Caractéristiques standards
Chemical Formula
Molecular weight
Boiling point
Melting point
Critical temperature
Critical pressure
Latent heat of vaporization
Latent heat of melting
Liquid density
Vapor pressure
Flash point
Lower flammability limit
Upper flammability limit
Auto-ignition temperature
Units
at 1.013 bar
at 1.013 bar
(boiling point)
(melting point)
at 15°C
at 20°C
closed cup
in the air at 20°C
below 1.013 bar
below 1.013 bar
g/mol
°C
°C
°C
bar
kcal/kg
kcal/kg
kg/m3
bar absolute
°C
% volume
°C
Values
CH3-CH2Cl
64.5
+12.3
-138.3
+187.2
52.7
91.3
16.49
901
1.34
-50
3.8
15.4
519
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PACKAGING
Container
Bottles
Capacity (liter)
Tare (kg)
Load (kg)
Diameter (mm)
Height (mm)
Outflow external diameter (mm)
Tap : left pitch (mm)
Test pressure (bar)
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26
16
20
300
630
21,7
1,814
30
88
38
65
300
1530
21,7
1,814
33
930
460
740
860
2330
26,1
1,814
33
Packaging technical characteristics are available upon request to the commercial department.
Feasibility of filling packaging of the customers if they are in conformity with the legislation.
Contact us for any other specific packaging.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Precautions for handling and storage:
French plants are controlled by the regulation of listed Establishments and have to comply with it
(or with the local legislation).
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All packaging will be stored in a dry, wellventilated, easily accessible place, sheltered
from sunlight and bad weather, away from
any ignition source.
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It is recommended to store all packaging
either in a specific place or isolated and
sheltered by a fence.
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All packaging and piping will be grounded to
discharge static electricity.
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Leak detectors, put at ground level, will
be connected to an audible alarm, which
will trigger in the event of leaks.
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The whole equipment will be tested with
an appropriate leak detector before use.
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Material and electrical equipment in an
explosive atmosphere will comply with
the regulations (grounding, equipotential
bonding, ATEX material).
FPW.SV.10462-003 - 02/04/2010
INVENTEC can study the set up and assembling of your storage tanks, piping, and pumps, according
to the prevailing regulations.
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CONDITIONS OF USE
Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using the product.
Workers handling the product should be trained about risks and preventive measures.
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In the presence of humidity, ethyl chloride hydrolyzes and promotes corrosion.
At high temperature, it emits phosgene.
Dry ethyl chloride is not corrosive and can be used with normal metals.
Light metals and alloys are forbidden.
Ethyl chloride is compatible with:
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The following plastics:
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Polyoxymethylene
Polytetrafluorethylene
The following elastomers:
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BUNA N
BUNA S
Viton (to be tested)
Neoprene (to be tested)
Ethyl chloride is not compatible with:
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Rigid polyethylene
Polyvinyle chloride
Polypropylene
Butadiene
Styrene
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Butyl rubber
Natural rubber
Strong bases
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Oxidizing agents
Combustive agents
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FPW.SV.10462-003 - 02/04/2010
Whatever the material, we advise to carry out resistance tests before any use.
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HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
Symbols and warnings:
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE (F+)
HARMFUL (Xn)
Risks
R 12
R 40
R 52 / 53
Extremely flammable
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
Safety
S9
S 16
S 33
S 36/37
S 61
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
Keep away from ignition sources.
No smoking.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
Avoid discharge into the environment. Refer to special instructions / data sheets.
Exposure Limit Value USA (TLV-TWA 8 hours)
CAS number
EINECS number
ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential)
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
100 ppm V
75-00-3 : chloroethane
200-830-5 : chloroethane
0
Yes (according to the European definition)
This data is based on information that the manufacturer believed to be reliable and offered in
good faith. On no account, Inventec will be responsible for special, incidental and consequential
damages. The user is responsible, to the Administrative Authorities (Regulation of the listed
establishments for the protection of the environment), for the conformity of his installation.
FPW.SV.10462-003 - 02/04/2010
As environmental index calculations evolve constantly, the figures above are communicated as an indication only.
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