Solvents, organic, fire-hazard properties

Properties Reddish-brown liquid. Slightly soluble in water soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents. Forms salts with metals and organic bases. Hazard Possible fire risk. Absorbed by skin, strong irritant. 

The fungicides suggested were pentachlorphenate, boron formulae, and fluorides. The chemical properties of PEG and the fire hazard connected with the organic solvents under consideration made water the only possible choice for solvent. First we used sodium carbonate as a pH-raising agent in an attempt to dissolve pentachlorphenate in PEG solutions. However, the... 

Worker safety issues are important when handling any organic solvent. Written procedures that follow the MSDS guidelines are recommended for all workers who handle any of the ester solvents. Workers must remember that all of the esters have flash points as listed in the physical property tables. The vapors which are heavier than air can travel considerable distance to an ignition source and flashback. The esters also create a special fire hazard because the solvents float on water. The use of carbon dioxide or dry chemical is recommended for small fires and alcohol-aqueous film-forming foam or water fog for large fires. Water may be ineffective but can be used to cool fire-exposed structures and vessels. All of the solvents have a limited flammability range... 

The primary risk of utilizing flammable substances is the specific risk of fire, which is, of course, a severe threat to both property and personnel. In addition, many flammable chemicals do in fact have associated health risks that are independent of their flammable properties for example, many organic solvents are quite toxic, while some are also carcinogens, mutagens, or teratogens as well. However, since the fire hazard is usually the... 

Properties Colorless, mobile liquid pleasant odor. D 1.141 (20/4C), bp 155C, flash p 104F (40C) (OC), refr index 1.4542 (20C). Insoluble in water soluble in most common organic solvents. Combustible. Hazard Moderate fire risk. 

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