4-ETHYLTOLUENE Property

Melting point:

-62 °C

Boiling point:

162 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.861 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.495(lit.)

Flash point:

98 °F

Dielectric constant

2.2400000000000002

CAS DataBase Reference

25550-14-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ethyltoluene (25550-14-5)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

10-65

Safety Statements 

23-24/25-62

RIDADR 

UN 3295 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

XT2550000

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

4-ETHYLTOLUENE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 1-ethyl-2-methylbenzene is a member of the class of toluenes carrying an ethyl group at the ortho-position.

Toxics Screening Level

The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for ethyl toluene is being set at 0.1μg/m3 with annual averaging.