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(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin

CAS 106-89-8
EC 203-439-8
LANGUAGE EN

Basic Product Information

Product Name
(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin
Product Code
A15823

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin (CAS: 106-89-8 ) is a colorless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 3 H226
Acute Tox. Category 3 H301
Acute Tox. Category 3 H311
Acute Tox. Category 3 H331
Carc. Category 1B H350
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Skin Sens. Category 1 H317
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Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H350: May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/ ...
  • If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

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Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Like chlorine
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-57 โ„ƒ (-71 ยบF)
Boiling Point
115-117 ยฐC (239-243 ยบF)
Flash Point
32 ยฐโ„ƒ (90 ยฐF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
16 hPa (12 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.182 g/cm3 (9.864 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures is possible.
Upper Explosive Limit
34.4 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
2.3 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
385 โ„ƒ (725 ยฐF)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
60 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin?

(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin is a liquid appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has like chlorine odor.

What is (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H350: May cause cancer.

What is the melting point of (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin?

The melting point is -57 โ„ƒ (-71 ยบF) and the boiling point is 115-117 ยฐC (239-243 ยบF).