Methyl chloride flammability limits

Methyl vinyl ether is rapidly hydrolysed by contact with dilute acids to form acetaldehyde, which is more reactive and has wider flammability limits than the ether [1], Presence of base is essential during storage or distillation of the ether to prevent rapid acid-catalysed homopolymerisation, which is not prevented by antioxidants. Even mildly acidic solids (calcium chloride or some ceramics) will initiate exothermic polymerisation [2],... [Pg.437]

The flammable halocarbon gases and the vapors of the flammable liquids form explosive mixtures with air. The range of explosive limits is wide for vinyl chloride, methyl chloride, and ethyl chloride. [Pg.439]

Methyl chloride is classified as a flammable gas, class 2.1, in both the United States and Canada. It bums feebly but forms explosive mixtures with air. The end product of high temperature decomposition may be toxic. For additional data concerning physiological effects, exposure limits, protective equipment, chemical and physical properties, etc., see the monograph on methyl chloride in Part II. [Pg.114]

ETHANOL (64-17-5) CjHjOH Flammable liquid. Forms explosive mixture with air [explosion limits in air (% by volume) 3.3 to 19 flash point 55°F/13°C 68°F/20°C (80%) 72°F/22°C (60%) 79°F/26°C autoignition temp 685°F/363°C Fire Rating 3], Reacts, possibly violently, with strong oxidizers, strong acids bases, strong peroxides acetic anhydride, acetyl bromide, acetyl chloride, aliphatic amines, bromine pentafluoride, calcium oxide (quicklime), cesium oxide, chloryl perchlorate, disulfiiryl difluoride, ethylene glycol methyl ether, iodine heptafluoride, isocyanates, nitrosyl perchlorate, perchlorates, platinum, platinum-black catalyst potassium-tert-butoxide, potassium, potassium oxide, potassium peroxide, potassium superoxide phosphorus (III) oxide, silver nitrate, silver oxide, sulfuric acid, oleum, sodium, sodium hydrazide, sodium peroxide, sulfinyl cyanamide, tetrachlorosilane, s-triazine-... [Pg.441]

METHYL HYDRATE (67-56-1) CH O CH3OH Flammable liquid. Forms explosive mixture with air [explosion limits in air (vol %) 6.0 to 36.5 flash point 52 F/11 C autoignition temp 725°F/385°C 867°F/464°C " Fire Rating 3]. Violent reaction (possible fire and/or explosion) with strong oxidizers strong mineral acids (e.g., nitric, sulfuric, perchloric) acetyl bromide alkyl aluminum salts beryllium dihydride bromine, chromic acid l-chloro-3,3-difluoro-2-methoxycyclopropene, cyanuric chloride diethylzinc, isophthaloyl chloride potassium-ferf-butoxide phosphorus trioxide platinum-black catalyst (ignition) potassium sulfur diimide Raney-nickel catalysts 2,4,6-trichlorotriazine, triethylaluminum, 1,3,3 -trifluor o-2 -... [Pg.709]