ETHYL CHLORIDE INFO - C2H5Cl
Molecular Weight (lb/mol) 64.52
Critical Temp. (F) 369.0
Critical Pressure (psia) 764.2
Boiling Point (F) 54.0
Melting Point (F) -217.0
Psat @ 70F (psia) 20.3
Liquid Density @ 70F (lb/ft3) 55.78
Gas Density @ 70F 1 atm (lb/ft3) 0.1720
Specific Volume @ 70F 1 atm (ft3/lb) 5.82
Specific Gravity 2.336
Specific Heat @ 70F (Btu/lbmol-F) 15.41
At a glance
Nylon is the most economical tank material for Ethyl Chloride, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid polypropylene tanks; PVC, CPVC and polypropylene fittings. Rated Fair (contact us before use): HDPE tanks and HDPE fittings.
AExcellent No or minor effect. Recommended.
BGood Slight effect. Generally suitable.
CFair Moderate effect. Limited or conditional use — contact us.
DNot Recommended Severe effect. Do not use.
—No Data Not tested. Contact us before use.
Tank Resins
How Ethyl Chloride works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.