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Agent Name Vinyl cyclohexene dioxide
CAS Number 106-87-6
Formula C8-H12-O2
Major Category Other Classes
Synonyms 1,2-Epoxy-4-(epoxyethyl)cyclohexane; 1-Epoxyethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexane; 1-Ethyleneoxy-3,4-epoxycyclohexane; 1-Vinyl-3-cyclohexene dioxide; 3-(1,2-Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 3-(Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 3-Oxiranyl-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 4-(1,2-Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 4-(Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 4-Vinlycyclohexene dioxide; 4-Vinyl-1,2-cyclohexene diepoxide; 4-Vinyl-1-cyclohexene diepoxide; 4-Vinyl-1-cyclohexene dioxide; 4-Vinylcyclohexene diepoxide; 4-Vinylcyclohexene dioxide; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane, 3-(epoxyethyl)-; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane, 3-oxiranyl-; Chissonox 206 monomer; Cyclohexane, 1,2-epoxy-4-(epoxyethyl)-; RD4; UCET textile finish 11-74 (Obs.); Vinyl cyclohexene diepoxide; Vinylcyclohexene dioxide; [ChemIDplus] UN2810
Category Other Organic Compounds
Description Colorless liquid; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses Used in the plastics industry to manufacture polymers and other organic chemicals; [ACGIH]
Comments A potential skin sensitizer; [HSDB] VCD causes male and female reproductive damage in high-dose animal studies. [ACGIH] May cause respiratory tract irritation and pulmonary edema; May cause kidney injury; [ICSC]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Yes
TLV (ACGIH) 0.1 ppm
Vapor Pressure 1.17 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration LC50 (rats) = 800 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes Flash point = 230 deg F; VP = 0.1 mm Hg @ 25 deg C; [HSDB]
Reference Link International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis Yes
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Nephrotoxin Yes
Reproductive Toxin Yes
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: VINYLCYCLOHEXENE DIOXIDE  
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Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus
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