Epichlorohydrin Chemical Properties
Melting point -57 °C
Boiling point 115-117 °C(lit.)
density 1.183 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 3.2 (vs air)
vapor pressure 13.8 mm Hg ( 21.1 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.438(lit.)
Fp 93 °F
storage temp. Refrigerator (+4°C) + Flammables area
solubility 65.9g/l
form Liquid
color APHA: ≤20
explosive limit 3.8-21%(V)
Water Solubility 6 g/100 mL (10 ºC)
FreezingPoint -57.2℃
Merck 14,3611
BRN 79785
Stability: Stability Unstable. Flammable - note wide explosion limits and low flash point. Vapours may flow along surfaces to source of ignition. Contact with strong oxidisers may lead to fire. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, metal salts, amines, aluminium, chlorine and a variety of chlorine compounds, most com
CAS DataBase Reference 106-89-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-(106-89-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Oxirane, (chloromethyl)-(106-89-8)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T
Risk Statements 45-10-23/24/25-34-43
Safety Statements 53-45
RIDADR UN 2023 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS TX4900000
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
Hazardous Substances Data 106-89-8(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 0.09 g/kg (Smyth, Carpenter)