(±)-Epichlorohydrin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Applications
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.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-89-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H5ClO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.522
• MDL Number: MFCD00005132
• InChI Key: BRLQWZUYTZBJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 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
• PubChem CID: 7835
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37144
• IUPAC Name: 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane
• SMILES: C1C(O1)CCl

• Melting Point: -57°C
• Density: 1.182
• Boiling Point: 115°C to 117°C
• Flash Point: 32°C (90°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Odor: Like Chlorine
• Refractive Index: 1.438
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2023
• Beilstein: 79785
• Merck Index: 14,3611
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and organic polar solvents.
• Formula Weight: 92.53
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Epichlorohydrin

RUO – Research Use Only