1,2-Epoxycyclohexane
Agent Name
1,2-Epoxycyclohexane
CAS Number
286-20-4
Formula
C6-H10-O
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,2-Cyclohexene oxide; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; CCHO; Cyclohexane oxide; Cyclohexane, 1,2-epoxy-; Cyclohexene 1-oxide; Cyclohexene epoxide; Cyclohexene oxide; Cyclohexene-1-oxide; Cyclohexylene oxide; Tetramethyleneoxirane; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Epoxides
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for epoxy resins and photoreactive polymers; [HSDB]
Comments
A tumorigen and mutagen; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 2,000 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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