268 to 270 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
131.3 °C
131 °C
268 °F
Density
2.18 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
2.16832 g/cu cm at 25 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.2
2.17
Physical Description
Ethylene dibromide appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweetish odor. Density 18.1 lb /gal. Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in most organic solvents and thinners. Noncombustible. Very toxic by inhalation, skin absorption or ingestion. Used as a solvent, scavenger for lead in gasoline, grain fumigant and in the manufacture of other chemicals.
Liquid
Colorless liquid or solid (below 50 degrees F) with a sweet odor. [fumigant] [NIOSH]
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Colorless liquid or solid (below 50 °F) with a sweet odor.
Appearance
Heavy liquid
Colorless liquid or solid (below 50 degrees F)