Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a characteristic odor of bitter almonds.
Refractive Index (n²⁰/D): 1.552 - 1.554
Water (KF): ≤ 0.1 %
Acidity (as H₂SO₄): ≤ 0.01 %
Hazard Information
Hazard: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes damage to blood. May cause genetic defects. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Safety: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.