Cashew, nutshell liquid, glycidyl ethers

Agent Name
Cashew, nutshell liquid, glycidyl ethers
CAS Number
171263-25-5
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Cashew, nutshell liq., glycidyl ethers; [ChemIDplus] NC-513; Glycidyl ether of cashew nutshell liquid; [Cardolite MSDS]
Category
Glycidyl Ethers
Description
Clear amber liquid with an oily odor; [Cardolite MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An epoxy diluent/flexibilizer; [Cardolite MSDS]
Comments
Considered a sensitizer in mouse local lymph node assay (LLNA); [EPA - TSCATS] Contains less than 25 ppm epichlorohydrin (CAS# 106-89-8); May cause mild skin and minimal eye irritation; May cause skin sensitization; [Cardolite MSDS] See "GLYCIDYL ETHERS." See "Epichlorohydrin."
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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