| Identification |
| Name: | Ethylene carbonate |
| Synonyms: | 1,3-Dioxacyclopentan-2-one;Texacar EC;Ethylenester kyseliny uhlicite [Czech];Carbonic acid, cyclic ethylene ester;1,3-dioxolan-2-one;1,3-Dioxalane-2-one;Ethylene carbonic acid;Ethylene glycol, cyclic carbonate;Ethylene glycol carbonate;1, 3-Dioxacyclopentan-2-one;Dioxolone-2;Jeffsol EC;Garbonic acid cyclic ethylene ester; |
| CAS: | 96-49-1 |
| EINECS: | 202-510-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H4O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 88.06 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H4O3/c4-3-5-1-2-6-3/h1-2H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Density: | 1.321 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4148 (50 C) |
| Appearance: | colourless crystals |
| Specification: |
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.?
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
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| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
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| HS Code: | 29209010 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. |
| Color: | Monoclinic plates Colorless solid or liquid Solid at room temperature. Colorless liquid or crystalline solid. |
| Usage: | Solvent for many polymers and resins, plasticizer, intermediate for pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, textile finishing agents, hydroxyethylations reactions. |
| Safety Data |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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