Substance profile
Erbon
Erbon is a white solid.
01 · Identification
What Erbon is
Erbon is a white solid. Its molecular formula is C11H9Cl5O3 and its molecular weight is 366.4 g/mol. It boils at 163 °C, melts at 49.5 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Erbon
- erbon (ISO)
- 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)ethyl 2,2-dichloropropionate
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. |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Erbon 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 | 162.5 °C (324.5 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Melting point | 49.5 °C (121.1 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.47 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 1.55 g/cm³ | at 50 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | SOL IN ACETONE, ALCOHOL, KEROSENE, XYLENE; INSOL IN WATER | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.00000549 mmHg | Haz-Map | |
| LOW | HSDB | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Nonflammable | HSDB | |
| Corrosivity | NONCORROSIVE TO SPRAY EQUIPMENT | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Erbon
Storage conditions
DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP & DO NOT STORE AT TEMP ABOVE 90 °F.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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