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Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Principles of method if other than guideline:
- Principle of test: not specified
- Short description of test conditions: no data available
Specific details on test material used for the study:
TEST MATERIAL
- Name (as cited): Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether
- Purity: not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Key result
Form:
liquid
Colour:
Colourless
Odour:
pungent
Substance type:
organic
Conclusions:
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is described as a colourless liquid with pungent odour.
Executive summary:

In the Merck Index, Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is described as a colourless liquid with pungent odour.

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Principles of method if other than guideline:
- Principle of test: not specified
- Short description of test conditions: no data available
Specific details on test material used for the study:
TEST MATERIAL
- Name (as cited): Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
- Purity: not specified
Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Form:
liquid
Colour:
colorless
Odour:
other: Sweet, chloroform-like or ethylene dichloride-like odor or pungent, fruity odor
Conclusions:
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is described as a colourless liquid with sweet, chloroform-like or ethylene dichloride-like odor or pungent, fruity odor.
Executive summary:

In this data book from USGS, Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is described as a colourless liquid with sweet, chloroform-like or ethylene dichloride-like odor or pungent, fruity odor.

Description of key information

Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is described as a colourless liquid with pungent odour.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid

Additional information

In the Merck Index, Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is described as a colourless liquid with pungent odour. A very similar desription is found in the data book entitled "Properties and Hazards of 108 selected substances - 1990 Edition" published by USGS, where Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether is described as a colourless liquid with sweet, chloroform-like or ethylene dichloride-like odor or pungent, fruity odor. These data originate from a recognised handbook and are confirmed by a databook from USGS which has been subject to peer-review.