epichlorohydrin
1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
Identification
| Name | epichlorohydrin |
| CAS Number | 106-89-8 |
| EINECS | 203-439-8 |
| FDA UNII | 08OOR508C0 |
| Molecular Formula | C3 H5 Cl O |
| Molecular Weight | 92.52405000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005132 |
| Nikkaji Number | J4.037A |
| Beilstein | 0079785 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | epichlorohydrin |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 106-89-8 ; EPICHLOROHYDRIN |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.18100 to 1.18400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.839 to 9.864 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43600 to 1.44000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 93.00 °F. TCC ( 33.89 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 6.59E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-guinea pig LD50 118 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-mouse LD50 250 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-human TCLo 20 ppm |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for epichlorohydrin usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for epichlorohydrin flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1-
chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
2-(
chloromethyl)oxirane
1,2-
epoxy-3-chloropropane
glycidyl chloride
propane, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxy-
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