C3H5ClO
Epichlorohydrin is a chlorinated epoxy compound.ECH is a versatile chemical intermediate.ECH is produced by alkaline dehydrochlorination of the dichloropropanol isomers. Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is a primary raw material and can react with different classes of compounds to synthesize a number of products required by industries.
Chloromethyloxirane; 3-Chloropropylene Oxide; 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
Property
Specifications
Structure
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IUPAC Name
2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane
Appearance
Colourless Liquid
Molar Mass
92.52 g/mol
Density
1.18 g/cm³
Melting Point
-25.6 °C
Boiling Point
117.9 °C
Solubility in Water
7% (20°C)
Vapour Pressure
13 mmHg (20°C)
Flash Point
31°C
Viscosity
91.16 cp (29 C)
Odour
Chloroform like odour
APHA Value
NA
Hazard Identification
UN2023, UN Class : 6.1
ECH is a highly reactive compound and is used in the production of glycerol, plastics, epoxy glues and resins, and elastomers.
Epichlorohydrin is a versatile precursor in the synthesis of many organic compounds. ECH is used as a solvent for cellulose, resins and paints and it has found use as an insect fumigant.
Growth of epoxy resins for various end use applications and high demand of synthetic glycerine is the driving force for increased demand of Epichlorohydrin (ECH). Epichlorohydrin Market is forecast to reach $3.14 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1%.
Industrial / Technical
Elchemy International offers Indian make Epichlorohydrin (ECH).
Elchemy International offers Epichlorohydrin (ECH) in 200 Kg drums. However,Elchemy can also supply ECH in bulk so you may ask for the custom packaging requirements.
Epichlorohydrin should be stored in tightly closed, labelled containers in fire-proof, cool, dry rooms to maintain stability.
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is a halfway substance used to create epoxy gums (around 90% of the worldwide market), engineered glycerin, epichlorohydrin elastomers, specialty synthetic compounds for water treatment, wet strength pitches for paper creation, and surfactants.
Epichlorohydrin is a volatile, highly reactive, and unstable epoxide compound. Epoxy resins are typically made by combining epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A.
Any respirator that uses supplied air and has a full facepiece, helmet, or hood. Any breathing device that can be used alone and has a complete facepiece. An Independent breathing device with a full facepiece worked in the tension interest or another positive strain mode.
Glycidyl nitrate and alkali chloride are produced when an alkali nitrate, such as sodium nitrate, reacts with the epichlorohydrin. It is used as an insect fumigant and a cellulose, resin and paint solvent.
Since the body quickly breaks down epichlorohydrin, it is unlikely to remain in the environment. Epichlorohydrin is unlikely to adsorb to soil or sediment and has a low bioaccumulation potential.
Monochloropropanediol (MCPD) is produced when epichlorohydrin (EPI) reacts with water under the action of aqueous acid. On heating, this mixture of the post-hydrolysis reaction can polymerize and eventually decompose.
Epichlorohydrin is a flammable and reactive liquid that can polymerize violently. It is also combustible. As extinguishing agents, make use of dry chemicals, CO2, water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam.