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(±)-Epichlorohydrin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1582322
Description
Epichlorohydrin is used in the manufacture of polyamines and polyquaternary ammonium salts, as flocculents in water and wastewater treatment. It is used in the synthesis of surface active agents for washing products and toiletries. Polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin is used in paper industry to improve paper wet-strength. It acts as a chemical intermediate and widely used in the manufacture of epoxy resins, epichlorohydrin elastomers and polyamide-epichlorohydrin resins.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsEpichlorohydrin is used in the manufacture of polyamines and polyquaternary ammonium salts, as flocculents in water and wastewater treatment. It is used in the synthesis of surface active agents for washing products and toiletries. Polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin is used in paper industry to improve paper wet-strength. It acts as a chemical intermediate and widely used in the manufacture of epoxy resins, epichlorohydrin elastomers and polyamide-epichlorohydrin resins.
Solubility
Miscible with water and organic polar solvents.
Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
(+/-)-Epichlorohydrin | |
-57°C | |
115°C to 117°C | |
99% | |
C3H5ClO | |
MFCD00005132 | |
UN2023 | |
14,3611 | |
Miscible with water and organic polar solvents. | |
C1C(O1)CCl | |
92.522 | |
CHEBI:37144 | |
99% |
106-89-8 | |
1.182 | |
32°C (90°F) | |
Like Chlorine | |
1.438 | |
100 g | |
79785 | |
epichlorohydrin, 2-chloromethyl oxirane, epichlorhydrin, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, glycidyl chloride, oxirane, chloromethyl, epichlorhydrine, 1,2-epoxy-3-chloropropane, 2,3-epoxypropyl chloride, chloropropylene oxide | |
BRLQWZUYTZBJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-(chloromethyl)oxirane | |
7835 | |
92.53 |
Chemical Identifiers
106-89-8 | |
92.522 | |
BRLQWZUYTZBJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7835 | |
2-(chloromethyl)oxirane |
C3H5ClO | |
MFCD00005132 | |
epichlorohydrin, 2-chloromethyl oxirane, epichlorhydrin, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, glycidyl chloride, oxirane, chloromethyl, epichlorhydrine, 1,2-epoxy-3-chloropropane, 2,3-epoxypropyl chloride, chloropropylene oxide | |
CHEBI:37144 | |
C1C(O1)CCl |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H331-H350-H314-H226-H317
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
May cause cancer.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H350
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: EPICHLOROHYDRIN
EINECSNumber : 203-439-8
RTECSNumber : TX4900000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only