Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether

Synonyms

2,2'-((1-Methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene))bisoxirane; 2,2-Bis(4'-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane; 2,2-Bis(4-(2,3-epoxypropyloxy)phenyl)propane; 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, diglycidyl ether; 2,2-Bis(p-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl)propane; 2,2-Bis(p-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane; 2,2-Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane, diglycidyl ether; 4,4'-Bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)diphenyldimethylmethane; 4,4'-Dihydroxydiphenyldimethylmethane diglycidyl ether; 4,4'-Isopropylidenebis(1-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)benzene); 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol diglycidyl ether; Bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)dimethylmethane; Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)dimethylmethane diglycidyl ether; Bpdge; D.E.R. 332; Dian diglycidyl ether; Dian-bis-glycidylether; Dian-bis-glycidylether [Czech]; Diglycidyl bisphenol A; Diglycidyl bisphenol A ether; Diglycidyl diphenylolpropane ether; Diglycidyl ether of 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane; Diglycidyl ether of 2,2-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane; Diglycidyl ether of 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol; Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A; Diomethane diglycidyl ether; EP 274; ERL-2774; Epi-Rez 508; Epi-Rez 510; Epophen EL 5; Epotuf 37-140; Epoxide A; GY 6010; Oligomer 340; Oxirane, 2,2'-((1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene))bis-; Propane, 2,2-bis (p-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl); Propane, 2,2-bis(4-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl)-; epi-Rez 510; p,p'-Dihydroxydiphenyldimethylmethane diglycidyl ether; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Epoxy Resins

Description

Monohydrate: White solid; mp = 40 deg C; [Merck Index] Yellowish-brown odorless liquid; [ICSC] Clear or pale yellow viscous liquid; mp = 8-12 deg C; [NTP] Liquid; mp = 40 deg C; [Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Bisphenol A glycidyl ether (BADGE) has a molecular weight of 340 g/mole. It is the basic building block of most epoxy resins. The dimer has less potential for skin sensitization. [Kanerva, p. 1759] Used to make epoxy resins and polycarbonates for food packaging; [Merck Index] An epoxy resin used in adhesives and fiberglassing; [REPROTOX] Used to make castings and pottings, in light weight foams, and as binders in making laminates of paper, polyester cloth, fiberglass cloth, and wood sheets; [NTP]

Comments

Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers producing printed circuit boards and epoxy-impregnated fiberglass fabric; [Kanerva, p. 1759] Occupational contact urticaria has been reported; [Kanerva, p. 574] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] Occupational asthma reported in an epoxy resin handler; [Malo] Readily oxidized in air forming unstable peroxides that can spontaneously explode; [CAMEO] An eye irritant; Repeated skin contact causes dermatitis with smarting and reddening of the skin; [NTP] A skin and severe eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Aldrich MSDS]

Biomedical References

1.1E-07 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]; Flash point = 250 deg F; VP from HSDB;

Yes

Yes

Not classifiable

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic
• Contact urticaria

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Molding and Core Making
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives