Ethanol
ethanol, ethyl alcohol, alcohol anhydrous, Algrain, Anhydrol, ethyl hydrate, ethyl hydroxide, Jaysol, Tecsol, PL-1075 Rinse, ethyl alcohol USP 200 proof (USI), methyl carbinol, grain alcohol, ethylic alcohol, STCC 4909159, UN 1170, OHS08700
How to detect Ethanol
Formula: C2H6O | CAS: 64-17-5
Synonyms: ethanol, ethyl alcohol, alcohol anhydrous, Algrain, Anhydrol, ethyl hydrate, ethyl hydroxide, Jaysol, Tecsol, PL-1075 Rinse, ethyl alcohol USP 200 proof (USI), methyl carbinol, grain alcohol, ethylic alcohol, STCC 4909159, UN 1170, OHS08700
Ethanol is the starting point for a wide range of basic chemicals such as acetone, ethyl chloride and ethylene. It is an excellent solvent and fuel.
Specification
Specification | Value/Information |
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Formula | C2H6O |
CAS no. | 64-17-5 |
Gas Response Factor, 11.7 eV | 3.00 |
Gas Response Factor, 10.6 eV | 11.00 |
Gas Response Factor, 10.0 eV | ZR |
ppm per mg/m⁻³, (20 °C, 1 bar) | 0.522 |
Molecular Weight, g/mole | 46.1 |
Melting point, °C | '-114 |
Boiling point, °C | 78 |
Flash point, °C | 16.7 |
Upper Explosive Limit, % | 19 |
Specification | Value/Information |
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Lower Explosive Limit, % | 3.3 |
Density, g.cm⁻³ | 0.82 |
Ionisation Energy, eV | 10.47 |
EH40 TWA, ppm | 1000 |
EH40 TWA, mg.m⁻³ | 1920 |
NIOSH TWA REL, ppm | 1000 |
NIOSH TWA REL, mg.m⁻³ | 2900 |
NIOSH IDLH, ppm | 3300 |
OSHA TWA PEL, ppm | 1000 |
OSHA TWA PEL, mg.m⁻³ | 3900 |