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Ethylaluminum dichloride, 1M in hexanes
Description
Ethylaluminum dichloride is used as a catalyst component in the polyolefin industry, for the synthesis of synthetic rubbers and for the dimerisation of olefins. It is also employed as a catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylations.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Colorless to Yellow |
| Density | 0.729 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 68°C to 70°C |
| Flash Point | -22°C (-9°F) |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| UN Number | UN3394 |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in acetone. Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,ether. Reacts with water. |
| Formula Weight | 126.95 |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
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Safety and Handling
- Ethylaluminum dichloride, 1M in hexanes
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Pyrophoric liquid Category 1
- Self-heating substance Category 2
- Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H250-Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
- H252-Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire.
- H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P422-Store contents under .
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
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