| Agent Name |
Epibromohydrin |
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| CAS Number |
3132-64-7 |
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| Formula |
C3-H5-Br-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1,2-Epoxy-3-bromopropane; 1-Bromo-2,3-epoxypropane; 2-Bromomethyloxiran; 3-Bromo-1,2-epoxypropane; 3-Bromopropylene oxide; (Bromomethyl)oxirane; Epibromohydrin; (RS)-3-Bromo-1,2-epoxypropane; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aliphatics |
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| Description |
Clear yellow liquid; |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a sporicide and flame retardant; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure may cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and lungs (pneumonitis and pulmonary edema); [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ALPHA-EPIBROMOHYDRIN
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