Formaldehyde, cresol, epichlorohydrin polymer

Agent Name
Formaldehyde, cresol, epichlorohydrin polymer
CAS Number
37382-79-9
Formula
(C7-H8-O.C3-H5-Cl-O.C-H2-O)x-
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Cresol, formaldehyde, epichlorohydrin polymer; Epichlorohydrin, cresol, formaldehyde polymer; Formaldehyde, polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane and methylphenol; Formaldehyde, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane and methylphenol; [ChemIDplus] EPON Resin 164; [Hexion MSDS]
Category
Polymers
Description
Amber odorless flakes; [Hexion MSDS]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Hexion MSDS] See "Formaldehyde," "Cresol, all isomers," and "Epichlorohydrin."
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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