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propylene oxide; 1,2-epoxypropane; methyloxirane

CAS 75-56-9 · C3H6O
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Toxic
Pictograms
FlammableHealth hazardToxic
H-statements
  • H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
  • H350 May cause cancer
  • H340 May cause genetic defects
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
MonomersIntermediateSealant (barrier)Surfactant (surface active agent)Flame retardantLubricating agent
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (240 mg/m3)
IDLH Ca [400 ppm]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
Propylene oxide · 1,2-Epoxypropane · Methyloxirane · Propene oxide · Epoxypropane · Propyleneoxide · Oxirane, methyl- · 1,2-PROPYLENE OXIDE
Molecular weight
58.08 g/mol
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Flammable · Health hazard · Toxic
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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