| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
1,3-Dioxolan-2-one | 【Synonyms】
Dioxolone-2
Ethylene carbonate
Ethylene glycol carbonate
Glycol carbonate | 【CAS】
96-49-1 | 【Formula】
C3H4O3 | 【Molecular Weight】
88.06 | 【EINECS】
202-510-0 | 【RTECS】
FF9550000 | 【RTECS Class】
Primary Irritant | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
106249 | 【Beilstein Reference】
5-19-04-00006 | 【EC Class】
irritant |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Colorless, odorless crystalline solid below 36.4 Deg C, odorless liquid above this temperature. | 【Solubility in water】
214 g/L | 【Melting Point】
36 | 【Boiling Point】
243 | 【Vapor Pressure】
.01 | 【Density】
1.47 g/cm3 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
52.2 kJ/mol | 【Heat Of Combustion】
-1166 kJ/mol | 【Usage】
Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticizer, intermediate for pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, textile finishing agents, hydroxyethylations reactions. | 【Saturation Concentration】
13 ppm at 25 C (calc) | 【Vapor Density】
3.04 | 【Refractive Index】
1.4148 (50 C) |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | 【Skin】
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | 【Handling】
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | 【Inhalation】
May cause respiratory tract irritation. | 【Skin】
May cause skin irritation. | 【Eyes】
May cause eye irritation. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
R 36 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
S 24 26 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | 【Respirators】
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
143 | 【Autoignition】
465 | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | 【Upper exp. limit】
16.1 | 【Lower exp. limit】
3.6 | 【Fire Potential】
Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Disposal Code】
3 | 【Incompatibilities】
Oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents. | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Decomposition】
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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