Chemical characteristics of 2-chloroethanol

The vapor of 2-chloroethanol can form explosive mixture with air, which can cause combustion and explosion in case of open fire and high heat. It can react with oxidant. High heat can decompose poisonous phosgene. It can react with water or steam to release heat and produce toxic corrosive gas. Its vapor is heavier than air and can spread to a considerable distance at a lower place, and it will ignite and reburning when encountering fire source. In case of high heat, the internal pressure of the container will increase, which may cause cracking and explosion.