ICSC 0193 - RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

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RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0193
_{October 2005}

Diglycidyl resorcinol ether
m-bis(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)benzene
1,3-Diglycidyloxybenzene

CAS No: 101-90-6
RTECS No: VH1050000
EC No: 603-065-00-9

C₁₂H₁₄O₄
Molecular mass: 222.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE	See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.	AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.	Xn Symbol R: 21/22-36/38-40-43-68-52/53 S: (2-)23-36/37-61

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and amines. Cool. Keep in the dark.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW PASTE OR LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with acids, amines, bases and strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (Sh); Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2005).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and is irritating to the skin and the respiratory tract.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point at 0.0001kPa: 172°C Melting point: 32-33°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.21 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.7 Flash point: 113°C c.c.

NOTES

Health effects reported on this card are for technical grade.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

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