**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
 
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|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  | 
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|    51594-55-9  |(R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin               |    99    | 424-280-2 | 
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          Text for R-phrases: see Section 16 
          Hazard Symbols: T 
          Risk Phrases: 10 23/24/25 34 43 45 
 
                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** 
 
                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 
Flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if 
swallowed. Causes burns. May cause sensitization by skin contact. 
May cause cancer.Corrosive.Cancer suspect agent. 
 
Potential Health Effects 
     Eye: 
          Causes severe eye irritation. 
     Skin: 
          Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, 
          an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this 
          material. Skin contact causes itching, erythema (redness), and severe 
          burns, which may appear after a latent period ranging from several 
          minutes to days. 
     Ingestion: 
          Harmful if swallowed. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. 
          Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation. 
     Inhalation: 
          Harmful if inhaled. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic 
          sensitization of the respiratory tract. Causes severe respiratory 
          tract irritation. 
     Chronic: 
          Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization 
          dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. May cause 
          liver and kidney damage. May cause cancer according to animal 
          studies. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. 
 
                    **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** 
 
     Eyes: 
          Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid 
          immediately. 
     Skin: 
          Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of 
          water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing 
          and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits 
          further exposure. 
     Ingestion: 
          If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. 
          Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 
          aid immediately. 
     Inhalation: 
          Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh 
          air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If 
          breathing is difficult, give oxygen. 
     Notes to Physician: 
 
                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: 
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in 
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full 
          protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. 
          Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a 
          fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal 
          decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed 
          containers cool. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may be heavier 
          than air.  They can spread along the ground and collect in low or 
          confined areas. May polymerize explosively when involved in a fire. 
          May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame. Containers may explode if 
          exposed to fire. 
     Extinguishing Media: 
          For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or 
          alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed 
          containers. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For large fires, 
          use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water 
          spray. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well 
          after fire is out. 
 
                **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated 
                          in Section 8. 
     Spills/Leaks: 
          Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), 
          then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, 
          observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all 
          sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam 
          may be used to reduce vapors. Prevent spreading of vapors through 
          sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas. 
 
                   **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** 
 
     Handling: 
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove 
          contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a 
          well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring 
          material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not 
          get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product 
          residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Do not ingest 
          or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, 
          or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. 
     Storage: 
          Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of 
          ignition. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Store in a 
          tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 
          away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Outside or 
          detached storage is preferred. 
 
          **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** 
 
     Engineering Controls: 
          Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped 
          with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or 
          local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the 
          permissible exposure limits. 
     Exposure Limits 
          CAS# 106-89-8: 
               United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 0.5 ppm TWA; 1.9 mg/m3 TWA 
               United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1.5 ppm STEL; 5.8 mg/m3 STEL 
               United States OSHA: 5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3 TWA 
               Belgium - TWA: 2 ppm VLE; 7.7 mg/m3 VLE 
               France - VLE: 2 ppm VLE; 10 mg/m3 VLE 
               Germany: 3 ppm TWA; 12 mg/m3 TWA 
               Germany: Skin absorber 
               Malaysia: 0.5 ppm TWA; 1.9 mg/m3 TWA 
               Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA 
               Spain: 0.5 ppm VLA-ED; 1.9 mg/m3 VLA-ED 
          CAS# 51594-55-9: 
 
 
     Personal Protective Equipment 
 
                 Eyes: 
                       Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield. 
                 Skin: 
                       Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
             Clothing: 
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
          Respirators: 
                       Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 
                       approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the 
                       positive pressure mode with emergency escape 
                       provisions. 
 
             **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** 
 
Physical State:             Liquid 
Color:                       clear, colorless 
Odor:                       Irritating chloroform-like odor. 
pH:                         Not available. 
Vapor Pressure:             13 mm Hg @ 20 deg C 
Viscosity:                  1.02 cP @ 25C 
Boiling Point:              114 deg C 
Freezing/Melting Point:     -57 deg C 
Autoignition Temperature:   411 deg C ( 771.80 deg F) 
Flash Point:                28 deg C ( 82.40 deg F) 
Explosion Limits, lower:    3.8 
Explosion Limits, upper:    21.0 
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available. 
Solubility in water:        Soluble. 
Specific Gravity/Density:   1.183 
Molecular Formula:          C3H5ClO 
Molecular Weight:           92.52 
 
                 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** 
 
     Chemical Stability: 
          Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. 
     Conditions to Avoid: 
          High temperatures, mechanical shock, ignition sources. 
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials: 
          Acids, bases, ammonia, amines, sodium, zinc, magnesium, aluminum, and 
          halides. Explosive reaction with aniline, trichloroethylene (through 
          the formation of dichloroacetylene), potassium tert-butoxide 
          (ignition), sulfuric acid, or isopropylamine. 
     Hazardous Decomposition Products: 
          Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon 
          dioxide. 
     Hazardous Polymerization: May occur. 
 
                **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     RTECS#: 
          CAS# 106-89-8: TX4900000 
          CAS# 51594-55-9: RR0427000 
     LD50/LC50: 
          CAS# 106-89-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize test, 
          rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 250 ppm/8H; 
          Oral, mouse: LD50 = 195 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 345 mg/kg; Oral, 
          rat: LD50 = 90 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 515 mg/kg. 
          CAS# 51594-55-9. 
     Carcinogenicity: 
       Epichlorohydrin - 
               ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to 
          California: carcinogen, initial date 10/1/87 
                 NTP: Suspect carcinogen 
                IARC: Group 2A carcinogen 
       (R)-(-)-Epichlorohydrin - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
     Other: 
          See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. 
 
                  **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     Ecotoxicity: 
          Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 35 mg/L; 96 Hr.; UnspecifiedFish: 
          Goldfish: LC50 = 42 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static, 23 degrees CFish: LC50 = 
          36 mg/L; 48 Hr.; Unspecified 
 
                 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** 
 
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. 
 
                  **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** 
 
     IATA 
          Shipping Name: Epichlorohydrin 
           Hazard Class: 6.1 
              UN Number: 2023 
          Packing Group: II 
     IMO 
          Shipping Name: Epichlorohydrin 
           Hazard Class: 6.1 
              UN Number: 2023 
          Packing Group: II 
     RID/ADR 
          Shipping Name: Epichlorohydrin 
           Hazard Class: 6.1 
              UN Number: 2023 
          Packing group: 
USA RQ: CAS# 106-89-8: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ 
 
                  **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** 
 
 European/International Regulations 
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
          Hazard Symbols: T 
          Risk Phrases: 
                       R 45  May cause cancer. 
                       R 10  Flammable. 
                       R 23/24/25  Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin 
                       and if swallowed. 
                       R 34  Causes burns. 
                       R 43  May cause sensitization by skin contact. 
          Safety Phrases: 
                       S 53  Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions 
                       before use. 
                       S 45  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek 
                       medical advice immediately (show the label where 
                       possible). 
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection) 
          CAS# 106-89-8: 3 
          CAS# 51594-55-9: No information available. 
   Canada 
          CAS# 106-89-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 
          CAS# 106-89-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
          CAS# 51594-55-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
 US FEDERAL 
     TSCA 
          CAS# 106-89-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 
          CAS# 51594-55-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. 
          It is for research and development use only. 
 
                  **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     Text for R-phrases from Section 2 
     MSDS Creation Date:  5/30/2000  Revision #1 Date:  5/21/2002 
 
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