Description
| CAS | 78-93-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 72.11 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | Sharp mint-like odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -87 °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 404°C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | -3 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 80 °C |
| Evaporation Rate | 2.7 | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 95 hPa at 20 °C |
| Vapour Density | 2.49 | Density [g/cm3] | 0.81 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 29 g in 100 g of water | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 0.29 |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 10.10% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.80% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colourless liquid | Purity (By Gc) | Min 99.5% |
| Weight/ Ml at 20°C | 0.805 – 0.815 g/ml | Colour Scale | Max 10 Hazen |
| Titrable Acid | Max 0.0005 meq/g | Alkalinity | Max 0.0002 meq/g |
| Boiling Point | 79 – 80 °C | Acetone (Ch3.Co.Ch3) By Gc | Max 0.05% |
| 2-Butanol (Gc) | Max 0.05% | Methanol (Gc,Area %) | Max 0.05% |
| 2-Methyl-2-Propanol (Gc) | Max 0.1% | Substance Reducing Kmno4 (As O) | Max 0.0003% |
| Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.377 – 1.389 | Water (H2O) | Max 0.2% |
| Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.002% | Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0001% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0001% | Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0001% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1193 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H225-H319-H336 |
| Precaution Statement | P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















