What happens when an Ethyl Chloride bottle is dropped?
When an Ethyl Chloride bottle is dropped the bottle may break. If it breaks it is fully encased in the plastic coating, which captures the broken glass. The liquid will evaporate quickly or can be wiped up with paper towels. The room should be well ventilated for a period of time to rid the room of any odor or vapors from the product. 22.) 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 t
