Substance profile
EPTC (ISO)
EPTC (ISO) is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor.
01 · Identification
What EPTC (ISO) is
EPTC (ISO) is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Its molecular formula is C9H19NOS and its molecular weight is 189.32 g/mol. It boils at 232 °C, is miscible with water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for EPTC (ISO)
- S-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
EPTC (ISO) properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 232 °C (449.6 °F) | ICSC | |
| 127 °C (260.6 °F) | at 20 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB | |
| 127.22 °C (261 °F) | at 20 mmHg (reduced pressure) | CAMEO | |
| Density | 0.955 g/cm³ | CAMEO | |
| 0.95 g/cm³ | ICSC | ||
| 0.955 g/cm³ | at 30 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Miscible with common organic solvents, e.g. acetone, ethanol, isopropanol, benzene, xylene, kerosene | HSDB | |
| Miscible with hydrogen sulfide | HSDB | ||
| In water, 375 mg/l @ 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.024 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.043 mmHg | at 35 °C | HSDB | |
| Flash point | 116 °C (240.8 °F) | OPEN CUP | HSDB |
| 116 °C (240.8 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Autoignition temperature | 260 °C (500 °F) | ICSC | |
| Vapor density | 6.5 (air = 1) | ICSC | |
| Corrosivity | NON-CORROSIVE | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling EPTC (ISO)
Storage conditions
... Indefinite storage life under normal ambient conditions.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
ETHYL DIPROPYLTHIOCARBAMATE may generate flammable gases with aldehydes, nitrides, and hydrides. Incompatible with acids, peroxides, and acid halides.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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