Description
| CAS | 79-20-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.08 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear colorless |
| Odour | Pleasant, fruity odour | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -98.0°C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 454°C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | -13°C | Boiling Point [°C] | 57 – 58 °C |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 217 hPa | Vapour Density | 2.8 |
| Relative Density, Liquid (Water=1) | 0.934 g/cm3 at 25 °C | Solubility in Water | 319 g/l at 20 °C |
| Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | log Pow: 0.18 | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 16 %(V |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 3 %(V) | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid | Assay (Gc Area %) | Min 99.0% |
| Identity (Ir) | Passes test | Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.932 – 0.934 |
| Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.01% | Acidity (As Ch3Cooh) | Max 0.005% |
| Methanol (Ch3Oh) | Max 0.2% | Water (By Kf) | Max 0.3% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1231 | 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 |















