(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used to make the polyurethane plastics. It finds application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

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Applications
(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used to make the polyurethane plastics. It finds application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

Solubility
Miscible with water and many organic solvents.

Notes
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The substance may polymerize under the influence of bases, acids and metal chlorides.

Specifications

• Density: 0.829
• Boiling Point: 34°C to 35°C
• Flash Point: −37°C (−35°F)
• Odor: Ether-like
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1280
• Beilstein: 79764
• Merck Index: 14,7856
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 58.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(+)-Propylene oxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H224-H302-H311+H331-H319-H335-H340-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H224-H340-H350-H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: PROPYLENE OXIDE
RTECSNumber	UJ2650000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only