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(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin
Product Code
A15823
Chemical Name
1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
Synonyms
1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, ()-Epichlorohydrin, ()-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane

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

REACH Registration Number
01-2119457436-33-0021

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals - EU regulation compliance

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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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

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

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

GHS05 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Corrosive hazard - Materials that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage

GHS05

GHS07 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Health hazard warning - Materials harmful to health including irritants and sensitizers

GHS07

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301 + H311 + H331: 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.
  • P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/
  • P303 + P361 + P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

(800) 343-0660

🕒

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Carechem 24

📞

(866) 928-0789

🕒

After normal business hours

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
EC: 203-439-8
106-89-8 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🧪 Physical State
Liquid
Critical Property
📊 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 ℃ (-71 ºF)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
115-117 °C (239-243 ºF)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
32 °℃ (90 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
💨 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)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
34.4 Vol %
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
2.3 Vol %
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
385 ℃ (725 °F)
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
💧 Solubility
Not available
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Water
60 g/l
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
📊 Properties Status
Not available

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined

👁️ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN2023

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Epichlorohydrin

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

6.1 Toxic substances.

📋 Packing Group

II

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

Warning: Toxic substances F-E, S-Ď

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

Warning: Toxic substances F-E, S-Ď

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What other names is (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin known by?

(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin is also known as: 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, ()-Epichlorohydrin, ()-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane

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. H301 + H311 + H331: 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 ℃ (-71 ºF) and the boiling point is 115-117 °C (239-243 ºF).