Safer Choice Standard

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
Appearance (physical state, color, etc.):
Liquid. Light yellow color.
Auto-ignition temperature:
278C 533F
Benzene Content:
None
Decomposition temperature:
Not pertinent
Evaporation rate:
Not available
Flammability:
Yes
Flash point (Pensky Martin closed Cup):
49C 120F
Formula (ETHANOL):
C2H6O
Formula (tert-BUTYL ALCOHOL):
C4H10O
Freezing point:
Undefined
Initial boiling point:
136C 277F
Kinematic Viscosity cSt@40°C Method D445:
2.967
Molecular Weight (ETHANOL):
46.07 g/mol
Molecular Weight (tert-BUTYL ALCOHOL):
74.12 g/mol
Odor Characteristic:
Mild. Light Alcohol.
pH:
Neutral
Relative Density:
7.1 lb/gal @ 60F
SCAQMD Rule 1174 Certification Reference Number:
C235-E13L
Solubility:
Slightly soluble
Specific Gravity:
0.86 at 4C
Sulfur Content Method D5453:
5.6 ppm
Vapor Density (air =1):
>2
Section 10: Stability and reactivity
Stability:
Stable under normal anticipated storage and handling temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Avoid all possible sources of ignition.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents such as strong acids, alkalies, chlorine and other
halogens, dichromates or permanganates, which can cause fire or explosion.
Hazardous The use of fuel in an area without adequate ventilation may result in hazardous
levels of exposure. Known to deform containers made of HDPE.
Decomposition Products:
Combustion products (e.g., oxides of carbon, sulfur and nitrogen, benzene and other
hydrocarbons) and/or dangerously low oxygen levels.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Not known to occur