Epibromohydrin
Agent Name
Epibromohydrin
CAS Number
3132-64-7
Formula
C3-H5-Br-O
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
alpha-Epibromohydrin; (Bromomethyl)ethylene oxide; (Bromomethyl)oxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-bromopropane; 1-Bromo-2,3-epoxypropane; 2-(Bromomethyl)oxirane; 3-Bromo-1,2-epoxypropane; Epibromhidrina [Spanish]; Epibromhydrin; Epibromhydrine [French]; Epibromohydrine; Oxirane, (bromomethyl)-; Propane, 1-bromo-2,3-epoxy-; Propane, 3-bromo-1,2-epoxy-; Oxirane, 2-(bromomethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] UN2558
Category
Epoxides
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Clear yellow liquid; [NTP]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flame retardant and for cross-linking polymers; Formerly used as a sporicide; [HSDB] Used to make rubber; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] Emergency treatment: "Epichlorohydrin" [HSDB] Highly irritating to skin; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [CAMEO] May have corrosive effects to skin and cause lachrymation, coughing, laryngitis, headache, vomiting, and injury to lungs, liver, and kidneys; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [NTP] An irritant; Toxic by ingestion; Targets lungs, liver, and kidney; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Epichlorohydrin."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP = 9.9 mm Hg at 25 deg C; [HSDB]
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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