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propylene oxide; 1,2-epoxypropane; methyloxirane

CAS 75-56-9 · C3H6O

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Toxic

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardToxic

H-statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
H350 May cause cancer
H340 May cause genetic defects
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

MonomersIntermediateSealant (barrier)Surfactant (surface active agent)Flame retardantLubricating agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (240 mg/m3)
IDLH Ca [400 ppm]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

Propylene oxide · 1,2-Epoxypropane · Methyloxirane · Propene oxide · Epoxypropane · Propyleneoxide · Oxirane, methyl- · 1,2-PROPYLENE OXIDE

Molecular weight

58.08 g/mol

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Flammable · Health hazard · Toxic

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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