Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
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(S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin(67843-74-7)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
(S)-(+)-Epichlorohydrin
Synonyms
(2S)-2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane
CAS
67843-74-7
Formula
C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight
92.52
RTECS
RR0427100
RTECS Class
Mutagen
Beilstein/Gmelin
1420784
Beilstein Reference
5-17-01-00021

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
A colorless liquid with a pungent, garlic-like odor.
Melting Point
-48
Boiling Point
113-115
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

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

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

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Fire Fighting Measures

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

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

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.

Transport Information

UN Number
2023
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