Chemical Properties | colourless liquid |
General Description | A clear colorless liquid with an ethereal odor. Flash point -18°F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. |
Air & Water Reactions | Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water. Form explosive peroxide in storage. A flask of Isopropyl ether was heated on a steam bath with gentle shaking when an explosion occurred. In a second instance, an explosion occurred after practically all the ether had been distilled, [MCA Guide for Safety(1972)]. |