Isopropyl glycidyl ether
Agent Name
Isopropyl glycidyl ether
Alternative Name
IGE
CAS Number
4016-14-2
Formula
C6-H12-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
IGE; ((1-Methylethoxy)methyl)oxirane; (Isopropoxymethyl)oxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-isopropoxypropane; 2,3-Epoxypropyl isopropyl ether; 2,3-Epoxypropyl-isopropyl ether; 3-Isopropoxy-1,2-epoxypropane; 3-Isopropyloxypropylene oxide; Glycidyl isopropyl ether; IGE; Isopropyl epoxypropyl ether; Isopropyl glycidyl ether; Propane, 1,2-epoxy-3-isopropoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Glycidyl Ethers
Description
Colorless liquid; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Glycidyl ethers are used as reactive diluents in epoxy resins. [LaDou, p. 550]
Comments
"Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization." [ICSC}
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
50 ppm
STEL (ACGIH)
75 ppm
PEL (OSHA)
50 ppm
IDLH (NIOSH)
400 ppm
Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs
Human data: Workers exposed to 400 ppm have suffered irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract [Hine et al. 1956].
Vapor Pressure
9.4 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
300 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,100 ppm/8H
Explanatory Notes
Odor threshold from "Quick Guide: The Electronic NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards"; Flash point = 33 deg C; VP from HSDB;
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Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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