EPICHLOROHYDRIN

UN Number: 2023 - CAS Number: 106-89-8

Also known as: 1-CHLORO-2,3-EPOXYPROPANE, 3-CHLORO-1,2-EPOXYPROPANE, 2-(CHLOROMETHYL)-OXIRANE, CHLOROMETHYLOXIRANE, CHLOROPROPYLENE OXIDE, 1,2-Epoxy-3-Chloropropane, 2-(Chloromethyl)Oxirane, 3-Chloro-1,2-Propylene Oxide, Alpha-Epichlorohydrin, Ech, Epichlorohydrine, Epichlorohydrin, Epichlorhydrine, α-Epichlorohydrin
Information on chemical

Information on chemical

External resources

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Description

UN number 2023
CAS number 106-89-8
Formula C3H5ClO

Physical chemical data

Physical State (20°C) Liquid
Physical State (25°C) Liquid
Density (kg/m3)
1180 [Kg/m³] at a temperature of 20°C
Kinematic viscosity (cSt)
0.87 [cSt] at a temperature of 20°C
0.91 [cSt] at a temperature of 25°C
Molar mass (g/mol) 92.53
Density of gas (kg/m3) 4.244
Solubility (g/L)
64000 [g/L] at a temperature of 20°C and salinity of 0‰
65900 [g/L] at a temperature of 25°C and salinity of 0‰
Boiling Point (°C) 115.4
Melting Point (°C) -48
Critical molar volume (m³/mol) 0.000168
Surface tension (mN/m)
37 [mN/m] at a temperature of 20°C
36.36 [mN/m] at a temperature of 25°C
Vapour Pressure (Pa)
1730 [Pa] at a temperature of 20°C
2200 [Pa] at a temperature of 25°C
Ignition Temperature (°C) 416
Flash Point (°C) 34
Flash Point (Pensky-Martens closed cup) (°C) 31
Flash Point (Cleveland open cup) (°C) 37.8
Lower explosivity limit (LEL) (volume %) 3.8
Upper explosivity limit (UEL) (volume %) 21
Vapor enthalpy (J/Kg)
410000 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 115°C
Combus enthalpy (J/Kg) 17700000
Specific heat capacity (J/(Kg·K)) 1422
Combustion efficiency (%) 55
Mass flow rate of the combustion surface (Kg/(m²·s)) 0.04
Rad fraction (%) 35
Henry's constant (mol/(m³·Pa)) 2.8

Behaviour at sea

Log kow 0.26
Log koc 1.85
Aqueous photolysis (Half-life) Not photolysable
Biodegradation in estuary environment (Half-life) (days) Not hydrolysable
Biodegradation in marine environment (Half-life) (days) Not biodegradable
Bioconcentration factor (BCF) 0.66

Additional data

Colour colourless
Odour sweet, garlic odour
MARPOL pollution category
Category Description
Y Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.

Transportation data

Package group II
Cargo group 17
State liquid
Temperature (°C) ambient
Pressure (Pa) under pressure
Family name epichlorohydrin
IMO class 6.1

Reactivity data

Water Yes
Acid(s) Yes
Base(s) Yes
Oxidizing agents Yes
Notable risks Violent reactions. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes.

GESAMP Hazard profile

Bioaccumulation in logPow (A1A) 0 - e <1, or > ca.7, or Mol. Wt. > 1000
Bioaccumulation in BCF (A1B) 0 - No measurable BCF
Bioaccumulation (A1) 0 - No potential to bioaccumulate
Biodegradation (A2) R - Readily biodegradable
Acute aquatic toxicity (B1) (LC/EC/IC50 (mg/l)) 2 - Slightly toxic
Acute mammalian toxicity by swallowing (C1) (LD50 (mg/kg)) 2 - Moderate
Acute mammalian toxicity by skin penetration (C2) (LD50 (mg/kg)) 2 - Moderate
Acute mammalian toxicity by inhalation (C3) (LC50 (mg/l)) 3 - Moderately high
Skin irritation/corrosivity (D1) 3A - Corrosive
Eye irritation/corrosivity (D2) 3 - Severely irritating, with irreversible corneal injury
Interference with coastal amenities (E2) D - Dissolver
Effects on wildlife and bottom habitats (E3) 3 - Is highly acutely toxic; and/or is severely irritant or corrosive to skin or eyes; and/or is carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic; and/or is a floater or persistent floater with associated health effects

Human toxicity threshold

Corrosive Flammable Flammable liquid Health Hazard Toxic
IDHL 250
Hazard statements
Physical
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Health
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
ERPG-2 (ppm) 20
ERPG-3 (ppm) 100

Ecotoxicity

Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on algae (mg/l) 24.2
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on crustacean (mg/l) 8.87
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on fishes (mg/l) 0.65
Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on algae (mg/l) 10.7
Assessment factor (AF)
1000 on the Short term
5000 on the Long term
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) (µg/l)
0.65 [µg/l] on the Short term
0.13 [µg/l] on the Long term
Incident reports

Incident reports

Year Vessel Location Cargo type
1989 Oostzee German Bight Package
Emergency Response Guidebook

Emergency Response Guidebook

Guide number: 131P

See the guide or download the emergency response guidebook

At sea emergency guide

At sea emergency guide

Emergency schedule: 6.1-01

TOXIC LIQUIDS, INCLUDING SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY LIQUEFY DURING TRANSPORT, FLAMMABLE, FLASHPOINT 61°C Closed Cup OR BELOW

Emergency procedures

Action

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools).
Turn ship off-wind.

Spillage on deck

Collect spillage, where practicable, using absorbent material for safe disposal. Wash remainder overboard with copious quantities of water.

Spillage under deck

Provide adequate ventilation. Collect spillage, where practicable, using absorbent material, for safe disposal.

Fire on deck

Use water spray. Do NOT use water jet. If possible remove receptacles likely to be involved or keep them cool with copious quantities of water.

Fire under deck

Batten down; use ship's fixed fire-fighting installation. Otherwise adopt action as for "On deck".

Special equipment to be carried

Protective clothing (gloves, boots, coveralls, headgear).
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Spray nozzles.

Remarks by UN no.

• HYDROGEN CYANIDE, stabilized, containing less than 3% water (UN No. 1051).
Spillage may be gaseous.

• NICKEL CARBONYL (UN No. 1259)
Possible self-ignition at high ambient temperatures.

• CHLORODINITROBENZENES, LIQUID or SOLID (UN No. 1577)
• DINITROBENZENES, LIQUID (UN No. 1597)
• DINITROTOLUENES, MOLTEN (UN No. 1600)
In fire, explosion hazard.

• HYDROGEN CYANIDE, STABILIZED, containing less than 3% water and
absorbed in a porous inert material.
Spillage may be gaseous.

• IRON PENTACARBONYL (UN No. 1994)
Possible self-ignition at high ambient temperatures.

• DINITROTOLUENES, LIQUID (UN No. 2038)
In fire, explosion hazard.

• TRIMETHYLACETYL CHLORIDE (UN No. 2438)
Water-reactive; use water from as far away as practicable.

Decision trees

Decision trees

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