Isopropyl glycidyl ether |
Synonyms & Trade Names 1,2-Epoxy-3-isopropoxypropane; IGE; Isopropoxymethyl oxirane |
CAS No. 4016-14-2 |
RTECS No. TZ3500000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaC6H12O2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 4.75 mg/m3 |
IDLH 400 ppm
See: 4016142 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: C 50 ppm (240 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL†: TWA 50 ppm (240 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1620;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid. |
MW: 116.2 |
BP: 279°F |
FRZ: ? |
Sol: 19% |
VP(77°F): 9 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 0.92 |
Fl.P: 92°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, strong caustics [Note: May form explosive peroxides upon exposure to air or light.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; skin sensitization; possible hematopoietic, reproductive effects |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, blood, reproductive system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 400 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0171 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0125 |
