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Epichlorohydrin
O
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CH2- CH-CH2CL
Names
Chemical names:
Epichlorohydrin, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, gamma-chloropropylene oxide
Common Name:
Epichlorohydrin (Often abbreviated to ECH or EPI)
Chemical Formula
C3H5OCI
Molecular Weight
92.5
Physical Data
| Physical State |
Liquid |
| Boiling Point |
115°C (239°F) |
| Specific Gravity |
1.18 (20/20°C) |
| Vapor Density (air = 1 at
boiling point of ECH) |
3.19 |
| Melting Point |
-58°C (-72°F) |
| Vapor Pressure at
20°C (68°F) |
6.6 |
| Evaporation Rate (butyl
acetate = 1) |
1.35 |
| Flash Point (tag closed up) |
30.6°C (87°F) |
| Autoignition Temperature |
415.6°C (780°F) |
| Explosive Limits in Air, %V |
Lower (LEL)
Upper (UEL) |
3.8
21.0 |
| Appearance and Odor |
Colorless liquid with an irritating chloroform-like odor |
| Saturation Concentration in
air at 20°C (68°F) |
17,100 ppm |
| Liquid Volume Required to
reach TLV in 1000 cu ft of air |
0.49 cc |
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