(±)-Epichlorohydrin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Epichlorohydrin is used in the manufacture of polyamines and polyquaternary ammonium salts, as flocculents in water and wastewater treatment. It is used in the synthesis of surface active agents for washing products and toiletries. Polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin is used in paper industry to improve paper wet-strength. It acts as a chemical intermediate and widely used in the manufacture of epoxy resins, epichlorohydrin elastomers and polyamide-epichlorohydrin resins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Epichlorohydrin is used in the manufacture of polyamines and polyquaternary ammonium salts, as flocculents in water and wastewater treatment. It is used in the synthesis of surface active agents for washing products and toiletries. Polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin is used in paper industry to improve paper wet-strength. It acts as a chemical intermediate and widely used in the manufacture of epoxy resins, epichlorohydrin elastomers and polyamide-epichlorohydrin resins.

Solubility
Miscible with water and organic polar solvents.

Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -57°C
• Density: 1.182
• Boiling Point: 115°C to 117°C
• Flash Point: 32°C (90°F)
• Odor: Like Chlorine
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.438
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2023
• Beilstein: 79785
• Merck Index: 14,3611
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and organic polar solvents.
• Formula Weight: 92.53
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-Epichlorohydrin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H350-H314-H226-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. May cause cancer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: EPICHLOROHYDRIN
EINECSNumber	203-439-8
RTECSNumber	TX4900000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only