Diglycidyl ether

Diglycidyl ether
Names
IUPAC name
2,2’-[Oxybis(methylene)]dioxirane
Other names
Glycidyl ether; Bis-(2,3-epoxypropyl)ether; Diallyl ether dioxide; Diepoxy propyl ether, DGE, 2-Epoxypropyl ether
Identifiers
2238-07-5
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 15839
ECHA InfoCard 100.017.094
PubChem 16704
UNII 8M5933D775 YesY
Properties
C6H10O3
Molar mass 130.14 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid[1]
Odor strong, irritating[1]
Density 1.12 g/mL[1]
Boiling point 260 °C; 500 °F; 533 K [1]
Vapor pressure 0.09 mmHg (25°C)[1]
Hazards
Main hazards carcinogen
Flash point 64 °C; 147 °F; 337 K [1]
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
30 ppm (mouse, 4 hr)
86 ppm (mouse, 4 hr)
30 ppm (mouse, 8 hr)
200 ppm (rat, 4 hr)
68 ppm (rat, 8 hr)[2]
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
PEL (Permissible)
 C 0.5 ppm (2.8 mg/m3)[1]
REL (Recommended)
 Ca TWA 0.1 ppm (0.5 mg/m3)[1]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
 Ca [10 ppm][1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Diglycidyl ether is a chemical compound used as a reactive diluent for epoxy resin. Other uses include treating textiles and stabilizing chlorinated organic compounds. It is extremely toxic, and can prove fatal or cause permanent damage if inhaled or consumed orally.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0215". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  2. ↑ "Diglycidyl ether". Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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