1,1,1-TRIS(CHLOROMETHYL)ETHANE Property

Melting point:

18 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

89-90 °C22 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.271 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.482(lit.)

Flash point:

187 °F

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-27-36/37/39

RIDADR 

NA 1993 / PGIII

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

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.

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

1,1,1-TRIS(CHLOROMETHYL)ETHANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

General Description

1,3-Dichloro-2-(chloromethyl)-2-methylpropane is a halogenated hydrocarbon. It is formed during the light induced reaction of diazomethane with chloroform.