Epichlorohydrin - AR
1-Chloro-2, 3-epoxy-propane
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Product Info
CAS-Number: 106-89-8
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: Yes
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CAS-Number: 106-89-8
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: Yes
Documents
Epichlorohydrin
1-Chloro-2, 3-epoxy-propane
SPECIFICATION
- Synonyms: chloromethyloxirane, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, 2-chloropropylene oxide, glycidyl chloride,
- CAS No.: 98–00–0
- EINECS No: 203–439–8
- Molecular Weight: 92.52
- Chemical Formula: C3H5ClO
- Appearance: colourless liquid
- Solubility: soluble in water.
- Specific Gravity: 1.81 @ 25C
- Boiling Point: 117.9 C
- Melting Point: –25.6C
- Flash Point: 32 C
- Auto ignition:
- Vapour Pressure: 12.5 mm Hg @ 20C
- Explosion limits: 3.8 % – 21 %
- Stability: Unstable.
- Flammable – note wide explosion limits and low flash point.
Vapours may flow along surfaces to source of ignition. Contact with strong oxidisers may lead to fire. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, metal salts, amines, aluminium, chlorine and a variety of chlorine compounds, most common metals.
Uses
- The primary use of epichlorohydrin is in the production of epoxy resins used in coatings, adhesives, and plastics.
- Epichlorohydrin is also used in the manufacture of synthetic glycerine, textiles, paper, inks and dyes, solvents and surfactants.
- Epichlorohydrin is also listed as an inert ingredient in commercial pesticides.
