Substance profile
Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Ethyl cyanoacrylate is a clear, colorless, liquid with a strong, acrid odor.
01 · Identification
What Ethyl cyanoacrylate is
Ethyl cyanoacrylate is a clear, colorless, liquid with a strong, acrid odor. It boils at 55 °C, melts at -22.5 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning. It is classed as flammable agents - 2nd degree.
Other names for Ethyl cyanoacrylate
- ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate
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 |
|---|---|
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P280, P302, P305, P313, P332, P337, P338, P352
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Ethyl cyanoacrylate 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 | 55 °C (131 °F) | range, midpoint shown | ICSC |
| 55 °C (131 °F) | at 3 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB | |
| Melting point | -22.5 °C (-8.5 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Soluble in methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, acetone, DMF, nitromethane | N,N-dimethylformamide | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 0.31 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 2.0252 mmHg | below this value, at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| 2 mmHg | below this value, at 25 °C | OSHA | |
| Flash point | 82.78 °C (181 °F) | closed cup | HSDB |
| 75 °C (167 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Odor threshold | Odor Threshold Low: 0.31 [ppm] | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C Product is sensitive to light and moisture.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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