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Epichlorohydrin

Description Top

CAS number 106-89-8
UN number 2023
Chemical formula C3H5ClO
Accident occurred Yes
Standard European Behaviour Classification (SEBC) Dissolves (D)
Notable risks Violent reactions. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes.
GESAMP Hazard profile
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 E1 E2 E3
0 R 2 NI 2 2 3 3A 3 CSs NI D 3

Marine pollution Classification (MARPOL Annex II)
Category Description
Y Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.

Alternate names for this chemical
1,2-Epoxy-3-Chloropropane
1-Chloro-2,3-Epoxypropane
2-(Chloromethyl)Oxirane
3-Chloro-1,2-Epoxypropane
3-Chloro-1,2-Propylene Oxide
Alpha-Epichlorohydrin
Chloromethyloxirane
Chloropropylene Oxide
Ech
Epichlorohydrine
Epichlorohydrin
Epichlorhydrine
α-Epichlorohydrin


Physico-chemical properties Top

Chemical formula C3H5ClO
Molar mass 92.53 [g/mol]
Critical molar volume 0.000168 [m³/mol]
State Liquid at 25°C and 1 atm
Fusion temperature -57.2 [°C]
Boiling temperature 115 [°C]
Density
1180 [Kg/m³] at a temperature of 20°C
Surface tension
37 [mN/m] at a temperature of 20°C
36.36 [mN/m] at a temperature of 25°C
Kinematic viscosity
0.87 [cSt] at a temperature of 20°C
0.91 [cSt] at a temperature of 25°C
Hydrosolubility
64000 [mg/l] at a temperature of 20°C and salinity of 0‰
65900 [mg/l] at a temperature of 25°C and salinity of 0‰
Vapour pressure
1730 [Pa] at a temperature of 20°C
2200 [Pa] at a temperature of 25°C
Vapour density 3
Flash point (Pensky-Martens closed cup) 31 [°C]
Flash point (Cleveland open cup) 37.8 [°C]
Lower explosivity limit (LEL) 3.8 [%]
Upper explosivity limit (UEL) 21 [%]
Vaporization enthalpy
410000 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 115°C
Combustion enthalpy 17700000 [J/Kg]
Specific heat capacity 1422 [J/(Kg·K)]
Combustion efficiency 55 [%]
Mass flow rate of the combustion surface 0.04 [Kg/(m²·s)]
Radiative fraction 35 [%]
Henry's constant 2.8 [mol/(m³·Pa)]


Behaviour Top

Log Kow 0.26
Log Koc 1.85
Hydrolysis (Half-life) Not hydrolysable
Aqueous photolysis (Half-life) Not photolysable
Biodegradation in estuary environment (Half-life) Not biodegradable
Biodegradation in marine environment (Half-life) Not biodegradable
Standard European Behaviour Classification (SEBC) Dissolves (D)
Bioconcentration factor (BCF) 0.66


Ecotoxicity Top

Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on algae 24.2 [mg/l]
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on crustacean 8.87 [mg/l]
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on fishes 0.65 [mg/l]
Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on algae 10.7 [mg/l]
Assessment factor (AF)
1000 on the short-term
5000 on the long-term
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)
0.65 [µg/l] on the short-term
0.13 [µg/l] on the long-term


Hazards Top

Flammable
Corrosive
Toxic
Health Hazard

Danger

Hazards statements
Physical
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Health
H301
Toxic if swallowed.
H311
Toxic in contact with skin.
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H331
Toxic if inhaled.
H350
May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements
Prevention
P210
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P261
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403 + P233
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501
Dispose of contents/container to ...


GESAMP Top

GESAMP Hazard profile
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 E1 E2 E3
0 R 2 NI 2 2 3 3A 3 CSs NI D 3

A1: Bioaccumulation
Rating Description
0 No potential to bioaccumulate
A1a:
Rating Description Criteria [mg/l]
0 No potential to bioaccumulate Log Kow < 1
A1b:
Rating Description Criteria
0 No potential to bioaccumulate No measurable bioconcentration factor (BCF)
A2: Biodegradation
Rating Description
R Readily biodegradable
B1: Acute aquatic toxicity
Rating Description Criteria [mg/l]
2 Slightly toxic 10 < LC/EC/IC50 ≤ 100
B2: Chronic aquatic toxicity
Rating Description
NI No Information
C1: Acute oral toxicity
Rating Description Criteria [mg/Kg]
2 Moderate 50 < AOTE ≤ 300
C2: Acute dermal toxicity (skin contact)
Rating Description Criteria [mg/Kg]
2 Moderate 200 < ADTE ≤ 1000
C3: Acute inhalation toxicity
Rating Description Criteria [mg/l] (4 hours exposure)
3 Moderately high 0.5 < AITE ≤ 2
D1: Skin irritation or corrosion
Rating Description Sign GHS category
3A Corrosive Full-thickness skin ne Corrosive Category 1C
D2: Eye irritation
Rating Description Sign GHS category
3 Severely irritating or corrosive Severe conjunctoblepha Irritant Category 1
D3: Long-term health effects
Notation Hazard endpoint Description GHS category
C Carcinogenicity Chemicals which have been shown to induce or increase the incidence of cancer Category 1 for Carcinogens
Ss Skin Sensitization Cause specific skin hypersensitivity or allergy following skin contact Category 1 for Skin Sensitizers
E1: Tainting of seafood
Rating Description
NI No Information
E2: Behaviour of chemicals in the marine environment
Rating Description
D Dissolves
E3: Interference with the use of coastal amenities
Rating Interference Description Interpretation Warning
3 Highly objectionable 1 is highly acutely toxic; and/or 2 is severely irritant or corrosive to skin or eyes; and/or 3 is carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic; and/or 4 is a floater or persistent floater with associated health effects 1 C1 and/or C2 and/or C3 = 4; and/or 2 D1 or D2 = 3, 3A, 3B, or 3C; and/or 3 D3 contains C, M or R; and/or 4 E2 = F or Fp and D3 contains Ss, Sr, T, A, N, or I Warning issued leading to the closure of amenities

GHS Security Information

Flammable
Corrosive
Toxic
Health Hazard

Danger

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