Does Ethyl Chloride have an odor?
Yes, Ethyl Chloride has a slight odor. The room that it is being used in should be well ventilated. 23.) Does Ethyl Chloride need to be stored in a fireproof cabinet? Even though Ethyl Chloride is flammable, it does not need to be stored in a fireproof cabinet. However, each hospital and office may have its own protocol to where flammable items need to be stored. It is up to the individual institution to decide where to keep Ethyl Chloride. 24.) How do I dispose of expired EC? Ethyl Chloride needs to be disposed of in accordance with your facilitys hazardous waste program. 25.) Why is the bottle more expensive than the can? The bottle packaging is more costly than the can. The bottles have nozzles and valves that are assembled individually by hand, therefore making them more expensive. The plastic coating on the bottle adds to the additional expense of the bottle over the can. 26.) Why is there not a fine stream in the can? One of the primary clinical uses for Ethyl Chloride in a can i
