Diepoxybutane

Agent Name
Diepoxybutane
CAS Number
1464-53-5
Formula
C4-H6-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Diepoxybutane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1'-Bi(ethylene oxide); 1,2:3,4-Butadiene diepoxide; 1,2:3,4-Diepoxybutane; 1,3-Butadiene diepoxide; 2,2'-Bioxirane; Bioxiran; Bioxirane; Butadiendioxyd [German]; Butadiene diepoxide; Butadiene dioxide; Butane diepoxide; CB 1181; Dioxybutadiene; M 8838; R 181; Threitol, 1,2:3,4-dianhydro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2929
Category
Epoxides
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Very faintly yellow clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for curing polymers, cross-linking textile fibers, and producing erythritol and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB] Used to prevent spoilage; [CAMEO]
Comments
A strong skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] May cause burns; Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; Very toxic by inhalation; [eChemPortal: ESIS] "Germ cell mutagens that have shown to increase the mutant frequency in the progeny of exposed mammals." [MAK] A severe irritant; May cause burns; May cause burns to the respiratory tract after inhalation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
39 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 90 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic liquid, flammable, n.o.s. (Inhalation Hazard Zone B). VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: