Dimethyl Sulfate

Color Odor State: Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid

Toxicity: highly toxic

Combustibility: flammable

Density: 1.333

Volatility: not volatile

Boiling point: about 188.3°C

Deliquescence: hydrolysis

Hygroscopicity: Moisture absorption

Melting point: -31.75°C 

Spontaneous ignition point: 187.78°C 

Flash point: 83.3°C 

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, etc. 

Uses

Used in pesticides, dyes, medicines, perfume industries, etc., and also used in organic chemical synthesis

Hazard category

Class 6.1,

Firefighting measures

Extinguishing agent: mist water , carbon dioxide, foam, sand. .

First aid treatment

Skin contact: Immediately take off contaminated clothing, rinse with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention
Eye contact: Immediately raise the eyelids, rinse thoroughly with plenty of running water or saline for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention
Inhalation: quickly leave the scene to a place with fresh air, keep the airway unobstructed, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen, if breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately, seek medical attention
Ingestion: If swallowed by mistake, rinse mouth with water, give milk or egg white, seek medical attention.

Packaging, storage, and transportation

packed in iron drums, 250kg/drum, and should be stored in a cool, ventilated, and dry warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources