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1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; epichlorhydrin

CAS 106-89-8 · C3H5ClO

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Toxic, Corrosive

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardToxicCorrosive

H-statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H350 May cause cancer
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediateMonomersFlocculating agentStabilizing agentProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedFiller

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH Ca [75 ppm]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

EPICHLOROHYDRIN · 2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane · Epichlorhydrin · 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane · Glycidyl chloride · Epichlorhydrine · Chloromethyloxirane · Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-

Molecular weight

92.52 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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