alpha-Naphthyl glycidyl ether

Synonyms

1-Naphthyl glycidyl ether; Ether, 2,3-epoxypropyl 1-naphthyl; Glycidyl 1-naphthyl ether; Oxirane, ((1-naphthalenyloxy)methyl)-; ((Naphthyloxy)methyl)oxirane; Naphthalene, 1-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Glycidyl Ethers

Sources/Uses

Used as a reactive diluent in epoxy resins; [Kanerva, p. 1799]

Comments

Allergic contact dermatitis reported in resin handlers; [Kanerva, p. 1799]

Biomedical References

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing