Product Name: Allyl Glycidyl Ether
Chemical Formula: C6H10O2
Synonyms: AGE, 1-Allyloxy-2,3-epoxypropane
CAS Number: 106-92-3
Recommended Use: Epoxy resin modifier, crosslinking agent, chemical intermediate
Supplier Details: Manufacturer and supplier name, address, phone, and emergency contact info provided on packaging documents for accountability and traceability
Emergency Contact Phone: Verify phone contact available at regional or national poison control or chemical response center for cases needing immediate action.
GHS Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 3), Acute toxicity oral (Category 4), Acute toxicity dermal (Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin sensitization (Category 1)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces, and sources of ignition. Avoid breathing vapor and mist. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
Pictograms: Flame, Exclamation mark, Health hazard
Potential Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can lead to dermatitis. Inhalation overexposure can result in headaches, dizziness, or respiratory irritation. Accidental ingestion might cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, or vomiting. Individuals with known allergies should avoid direct exposure.
Chemical Name: Allyl Glycidyl Ether
CAS Number: 106-92-3
Concentration: >99% as a typical sample; impurities (epichlorohydrin, allyl alcohol) below 1% by weight; detailed composition or trace impurities listed on supplier specifications for medical emergencies
Impurities: Typically includes water (less than 0.1%), traces of reaction by-products or stabilizers depending on origin
EC Number: 203-438-2
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, ensure easy breathing, loosen any tight clothing and call poison center if symptoms persist. Provide oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with plenty of soap and water for several minutes. Use emollient for persistent irritation. Seek medical attention if symptoms continue or blisters appear.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, keep eyelids open during rinse. Medical attention recommended for redness, pain, or visual changes.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical help immediately, especially if symptoms such as drowsiness, vomiting, or cramps appear after exposure.
General Recommendations: Show SDS or chemical label to medical personnel. Keep affected individual warm and at rest. For severe cases involving breathing difficulty, initiate CPR if needed and wait for medical responders.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use carbon dioxide, dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray in small fires. Use water mist to cool exposed containers, avoid powerful streams that could spread burning liquid.
Hazards from Combustion: Produces irritating or toxic gases including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and possibly acrylic compounds on burning.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear full self-contained breathing apparatus and flame-retardant gear. Remove all ignition sources and evacuate area in large fires.
Advice for Firefighters: Approach upwind. Dike fire control water to prevent entry into drains or water courses. Use caution if using nearby equipment due to potential for volatile vapor flashback.
Other Information: Containers exposed to fire can rupture explosively - cool with large quantities of water. Move containers away from heat if it is safe.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, eliminate ignition sources. Use appropriate protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Stay away from low areas where vapors may collect.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Absorb spill with inert materials (sand, vermiculite, earth), shovel into suitable container for disposal. Rinse contaminated area with water and detergent.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into soil, sewers, surface, and ground water. Notify authorities if substance has entered a waterway or public drainage system.
Special Procedures: Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment for cleanup, especially in confined spaces. Ensure all responders have adequate respiratory protection until vapors have dissipated.
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Keep away from ignition sources, open flames, sparks, hot surfaces. Avoid inhalation or contact with skin and eyes. Utilize explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment in storage or handling zones. Never use piping or hoses that could create static discharge.
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from sunlight, strong acids, oxidizers, and bases. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Label shelves and storage cabinets clearly, restrict access to trained personnel. Keeping incompatible materials separate reduces the risk of accidental reaction or hazardous vapor release. Monitor container stability by checking for leaks, bulging, or corrosion regularly.
Occupational Exposure Limits: Workplace exposure limit (WEL): TWA 6 ppm (27 mg/m³); STEL 12 ppm (54 mg/m³), or region-specific limits as stated by national occupational safety bodies.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to remove vapors. If possible, enclose processes or use automated transfer systems. Install explosion proof exhausts and employ gas detectors if large amounts handled routinely.
Personal Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (PVC, nitrile), splash-proof goggles, face shield if splash risk exists. Use flame-resistant apron and suitable workwear. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear approved air-purifying or supplied-air respirator with organic vapor cartridge. Keep eyewash stations and safety showers easily accessible.
Hygiene Measures: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid eating, smoking, or drinking in work areas. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Ether-like, sharp
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not applicable (neutral in water solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -92°C
Boiling Point/Range: 156–158°C
Flash Point: 46°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Moderate, similar to other glycidyl ethers
Flammability: Flammable liquid
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: 1.5–9.2% (v/v in air)
Vapor Pressure: 3 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: 3.4 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.93 at 20°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether
Partition Coefficient: log Kow = 0.35
Auto-ignition Temperature: 235°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not established
Viscosity: 1.6 mPa·s at 20°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard ambient conditions and recommended storage methods. Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, and spark exposure.
Reactivity: May react violently with strong oxidizers, mineral acids, strong bases, and certain metals.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur if heated or contaminated, especially with acidic or basic substances.
Incompatible Materials: Acids, bases, oxidizers, amines, and strong reducing agents.
Decomposition Products: Burning or decomposition can release toxic or irritating vapors such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and possibly glycidic or acrylate by-products.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 515 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 700 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (rat, 4h): estimated 1250 ppm. Harmful in contact with skin or if ingested.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes redness, irritation, and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis after repeated exposure.
Respiratory Sensitization: Known to cause mild nose and throat irritation in those working frequently with the chemical.
Eye Damage/Irritation: Provokes moderate eye redness, tearing, and pain on splash or high vapor exposure.
Chronic Effects: Animal studies and limited worker reports link repeated exposure to possible sensitization and slower wound healing due to accumulation in fatty tissues.
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a known carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or ACGIH but prudence in long-term exposure advisable due to structure resemblance to epoxides.
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: In vitro tests show weak mutagenic responses; risk deemed moderate. Effect on human reproduction unknown.
Ecotoxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic organisms. LC50 (fish, 96 hours): 35 mg/l, EC50 (daphnia, 48 hours): 40 mg/l, EC50 (algae, 72 hours): 32 mg/l.
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegrades in aerobic aquatic environments, though not readily; estimates point toward half-life of several weeks in surface water.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low due to moderate partition coefficient (log Kow 0.35).
Mobility in Soil: Mobile in most soil profiles; moderate vapor pressure may lead to localized air dispersion.
Other Adverse Effects: Toxic effects can extend to invertebrate populations near industrial discharges, prompting careful waste treatment to avoid environmental harm.
Waste Disposal: Incinerate in an approved chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber or consult with a licensed professional for compliant hazardous waste disposal. Contaminated packaging must be drained and rinsed before recycling or disposal, according to local, national, or international waste regulations.
Other Precautions: Unused material, residues, and contaminated absorbents warrant safe handling in closed, labeled containers until pick-up. Keep clear of landfill or natural water sources.
Local Requirements: Follow regional hazardous waste handling and disposal protocols, including manifesting and manifest retention, for audit and environmental records.
UN Number: UN 2340
Proper Shipping Name: Allyl Glycidyl Ether
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquids)
Packing Group: III
Special Transport Precautions: Segregate from strong oxidizers and foodstuffs on transport. Apply marine pollutant label if shipped by water.
Environmental Hazards: Hazardous to aquatic environment (transporters document risk).
Additional Information: Vehicles and tanks need explosion-proof electrical equipment. Emergency instructions accompany large shipments.
US Regulations: Listed on TSCA Inventory, SARA 313 (Toxic Release Inventory) reporting required above threshold. OSHA hazardous chemical, subject to workplace hazard communication standards.
European Union: Listed in EINECS/ELINCS, subject to REACH registration and hazard labeling under CLP (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008). Seveso Directive threshold applies for bulk storage.
Canada: DSL/NDSL listed. Subject to WHMIS regulations and hazard classification according to CPR.
Other National Inventories: Included in AICS (Australia), ENCS (Japan), PICCS (Philippines), and KECI (Korea). Country-specific restrictions may apply, especially for bulk transport and effluent handling.
Labelling Requirements: Clearly display hazard pictograms, signal words, and precaution statements on all containers in every handling step.