| Agent Name |
Isopropyl glycidyl ether |
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| Alternative Name |
IGE |
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| CAS Number |
4016-14-2 |
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| Formula |
C6-H12-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
((1-Methylethoxy)methyl)oxirane; (Isopropoxymethyl)oxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-isopropoxypropane; 2,3-Epoxypropyl isopropyl ether; 2,3-Epoxypropyl-isopropyl ether; 3-Isopropoxy-1,2-epoxypropane; 3-Isopropyloxypropylene oxide; Glycidyl isopropyl ether; IGE; Isopropyl epoxypropyl ether; Isopropyl glycidyl ether; Propane, 1,2-epoxy-3-isopropoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993 |
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| Category |
Glycidyl Ethers |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Glycidyl ethers are used as reactive diluents in epoxy resins. [LaDou, p. 508] |
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| Comments |
"Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization." [ICSC} |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
50 ppm |
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| STEL (ACGIH) |
75 ppm |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
50 ppm |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
400 ppm |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Human data: Workers exposed to 400 ppm have suffered irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract [Hine et al. 1956]. |
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| Vapor Pressure |
9.4 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
300 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 1,100 ppm/8H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Odor threshold from "Quick Guide: The Electronic NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards"; Flash point = 33 deg C; |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ISOPROPYL GLYCIDYL ETHER
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