Epichlorohydrine |
CAS Number | 106-89-8 |
Appearance | Clear liquid with an irritating chloroform-like odor |
Assay | 99.9% min |
Specific Gravity | 1.18 - 1.185 |
Boiling point | 115 - 117 C |
Colour (APHA) | 15 max |
Viscosity | 1.12 at 20 C |
Use | Epichlorohydrin is used to make numerous substances, predominantly synthetic glycerin and unmodified epoxy resins. It is used as a building block in making elastomers and other polymers, some of which are used in water supply systems. It is used in making wet strength resins and water-treatment resins. It is used to make a variety of glycidyl derivatives, surfactants, plasticizers, dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, emulsifiers, lubricants, and adhesives. It is used as an insect fumigant. It is also used as a solvent for cellulose, resins, rosins, paints , and pesticide, and as a stabilizer in chlorine-containing substances |