| Identification | Product name: | 1, 2-dibromoethane |
| Product name: | 1, 2-dibromoethane |
| Molecular formula: | C2H4Br2 | Molecular weight: | 187.86 |
| Structural formula: | .gif) |
| CAS No: | 106-93-4 | RTECS No: | KH9275000 |
| HS code: | 2903310000 | UN No: | 1605 |
| Dangerous goods code: | 61565 | IMDG Code Page: | 6150 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Appearance and properties: | Colorless transparent liquid; in the light of partially decomposed easily absorbed by the skin, drugs. |
| Uses: | Used as ethane reagent, solvent, and insecticide to eelworm, and may be synthesized to be amine plant growth solvent, also used as plumb eliminating solvent in gas anti-shaking liquid, metal surface dealing solvent and for fire extinguishing solvent. |
| Melting point: | 9℃ | Boiling point: | 131°C |
| Relative density (water=1): | 2.18 | Moisture : | ≤0.05% |
| 1, 2-dibromoethane Assay ≥ | 99.00% | PH value: | 6.0～8.0 |
| Saturated vapor pressure (kPa): | 11.7 mm Hg ( 25 °C) | Solubility: | dissolving in water, and may mix with grain alcohol, aether, multitudinous other organic solvent. It may discompose a little with light, and explode mixing with liquid amine at the room temperature. |
| Critical temperature (℃): | - | Critical pressure (MPa): | Log value of Octanol / water partition coefficient: 1.93 |
| Heat of combustion (kj/mol): | meaningless |
| Combustion and explosion hazard | Conditions to avoid: | Illumination. |
| Flammability: | Nonflammable | Building regulation fire insurance classification:: | - |
| Flash point (℃): | - | Self-Ignition temperature(℃): | - |
| Lower explosive limit (V%): | - | Upper explosive limit (V%): | - |
| Hazardous characteristics: | Decomposition by heat generating toxic bromide gas. With strong oxidizing agents can react. |
| Combustion (decomposition) products: | Hydrogen bromide | Stability: | Stable |
| Incompatible materials: | Alkali, metal, strong oxidizing agents | Polymerization hazards: | Not appearing |
| Fire fighting methods : | Dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide, sandy soil. |
| Risk category: | 6.1 | Packaging sign of Dangerous goods: | 14 |
| Packaging and transportation | Packing group: | Ⅱ |
| Directions for storage and transportation: : | Warehouse ventilation drying at low temperature; and an oxidizing agent, food additives are stored separately. |
