Epichlorohydrin
2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, (chloromethyl) ethylene oxide, 2-chloropropylene oxide, gamma-chloropropylene oxide, 1,2-epoxy-3-chloropropane, (chloromethyl)-oxyrane
How to detect Epichlorohydrin
Formula: C3H5ClO | CAS: 106-89-8
Synonyms: 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, (chloromethyl) ethylene oxide, 2-chloropropylene oxide, gamma-chloropropylene oxide, 1,2-epoxy-3-chloropropane, (chloromethyl)-oxyrane
Epichlorohydrin is an important chemical precursor in the manufacture of various resins, elastomers, plasticisers, emulsifiers, lubricants, surfactants stabilisers and adhesives. It is used as a solvent for resins, gums, paints, and lacquers.
Specification
Specification | Value/Information |
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Formula | C3H5ClO |
CAS no. | 106-89-8 |
Gas Response Factor, 11.7 eV | 0.8 |
Gas Response Factor, 10.6 eV | 5 |
Gas Response Factor, 10.0 eV | 30 |
ppm per mg/m⁻³, (20 °C, 1 bar) | 0.26 |
Molecular Weight, g/mole | 92.5 |
Melting point, °C | '-57 |
Boiling point, °C | 116 |
Flash point, °C | 33.9 |
Upper Explosive Limit, % | 21 |
Specification | Value/Information |
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Lower Explosive Limit, % | 3.8 |
Density, g.cm⁻³ | 1.183 |
Ionisation Energy, eV | 10.2 |
EH40 TWA, ppm | 0.5 |
EH40 TWA, mg.m⁻³ | 1.9 |
EH40 STEL, ppm | 1.5 |
EH40 STEL, mg.m⁻³ | 5.8 |
NIOSH IDLH, ppm | 75 |
OSHA TWA PEL, ppm | 5 |
OSHA TWA PEL, mg.m⁻³ | 19 |