| Agent Name |
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether |
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| CAS Number |
1675-54-3 |
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| Formula |
C21-H24-O4 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A; 4,4`-Isopropylidenediphenol diglycidyl ether; 2,2-Bis[4-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl]propane; DGEBA; 2,2`-[(1-Methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bisoxirane; Bisphenol A glycidyl ether; Araldite 6010; 2,2-Bis(4-(2,3-epoxypropyloxy)phenyl)propane; Bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)dimethylmethane; 2,2-Bis(p-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane; 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, diglycidyl ether; Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)dimethylmethane, diglycidyl ether; D.E.R. 332; Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether; Diglycidyl ether of 2,2-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane; Diglycidyl ether of 4,4`-isopropylidenediphenol; 4,4`-Dihydroxydiphenyldimethylmethane, diglycidyl ether; epi-Rez 510; Epoxide A; ERL-2774; Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol; Diphenylol propane diglycidyl ether; DER 332 Resin; [ChemFinder] UN8027 |
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| Category |
Epoxy Resins |
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| Description |
Colourless, crystalline solid; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Bisphenol A glycidyl ether (BADGE) is a dimer with a molecular weight of 340 g/mole. It is the basic building block of most epoxy resins. Of all possible polymer combinations, the dimer has the greatest potential for skin sensitization. [Kanerva, p. 1132] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers producing printed circuit boards and epoxy-impregnated fiberglass fabric; [Kanerva, p. 1132] One case of immunologic, occupational contact urticaria was reported in Finland between 1997 and 1999. [Kanerva 2004, p. 357-8] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.1 x 10 -07 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]; Flash point = 250 deg F; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BISPHENOL A DIGLYCIDYL ETHER
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