ETHYL N-PROPYL ETHER Property

Melting point:

-127.5°C

Boiling point:

62 °C

Density 

0.74

refractive index 

1.3680-1.3710

storage temp. 

0-10°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless

Stability:

Volatile

EPA Substance Registry System

Propane, 1-ethoxy- (628-32-0)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

RIDADR 

2615

RTECS 

KO0600000

HS Code 

2909.19.1800

HazardClass 

3.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

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

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

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

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

ETHYL N-PROPYL ETHER Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Ethyl Propyl Ether (cas# 628-32-0) is used in the composition of methanol fuel for vehicles which solves the problems of vehicle methanol fuel meeting water and low temperature stratification, rubber swelling, metal corrosion, hot air resistance, and cold start.

General Description

A colorless liquid with an ether-like odor. Less dense than water. Flash point below 0°F. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Soluble in water. Ethers tend to form unstable peroxides when exposed to oxygen. Ethyl, isobutyl, ethyl tert-butyl, and ethyl tert-pentyl ether are particularly hazardous in this respect. Ether peroxides can sometimes be observed as clear crystals deposited on containers or along the surface of the liquid.

Reactivity Profile

Ethers, such as ETHYL N-PROPYL ETHER, can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Safety Profile

A slight inhalation hazard. Very dangerous fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or open flame. To fight fire, use alcohol foam. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also ETHERS.