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(±)-Epichlorohydrin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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
Melting Point
-57°C
Density
1.182
Boiling Point
115°C to 117°C
Flash Point
32°C (90°F)
Odor
Like Chlorine
Assay Percent Range
99%
Refractive Index
1.438
Quantity
2500 g
UN Number
UN2023
Beilstein
79785
Hazard Category
H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H350
Hazard Statement
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.
Precautionary Statement
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
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
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