1,2-Epoxyhexadecane
Agent Name
1,2-Epoxyhexadecane
CAS Number
7320-37-8
Formula
C16-H32-O
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,2-Hexadecane oxide; 1,2-Hexadecene epoxide; Hexadecane, 1,2-epoxy-; Hexadecene epoxide; Hexadecylene oxide; Oxirane, tetradecyl-; Oxirane, 2-tetradecyl-; Tetradecyloxirane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Epoxides
Description
White solid or colorless liquid; Faint pleasant odor; [CAMEO] Liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for surface-active agents, fabric softeners, cosmetic ingredients, textile finishes, and synthetic waxes; [HSDB]
Comments
A tumorigen, mutagen, and primary irritant; [RTECS] A skin irritant and sensitizer; May cause loss of body weight, gastric irritation, and moderate liver damage; After inhalation may cause acute pulmonary edema; [CAMEO] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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