| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
(R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin | 【Synonyms】
(2R)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane | 【CAS】
51594-55-9 | 【Formula】
C3H5ClO | 【Molecular Weight】
92.52 | 【EINECS】
424-280-2 | 【RTECS】
RR0427000 | 【RTECS Class】
Mutagen | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
1420785 | 【Beilstein Reference】
5-17-01-00020 | 【EC Index Number】
603-166-00-8 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
A colorless liquid with a pungent, garlic-like odor. | 【Solubility in water】
Soluble | 【Melting Point】
-48 | 【Boiling Point】
115 - 116 | 【Vapor Pressure】
30 (25 C) | 【Density】
1.180 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【Usage】
A major industrial use of epichlorohydrin has been in the production of glycerin. Used as a building block in the manufacture of polymers and resins. | 【Refractive Index】
1.44 (20 C) |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Seek medical assistance. | 【Inhalation】
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. | 【Skin】
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. | 【Eyes】
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
See inhalation. | 【Inhalation】
May be fatal. May cause irritatior or burns. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. | 【Skin】
See inhalation. | 【Eyes】
See inhalation. | 【Hazards】
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
R 45 10 23/24/25 34 43 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
S 53 45 | 【UN (DOT)】
2023 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
32 | 【Fire Fighting】
Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. | 【Fire Potential】
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Make no contact with the spilled material. Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Incompatibilities】
A highly reactive compound and will polymerize upon treatment with acid or strong base. | 【Combustion Products】
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
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