UT-632
Agent Name
UT-632
CAS Number
2386-87-0
Formula
C14-H20-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
(3,4-Epoxycyclohexyl)methyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexylcarboxylate; 3,4-Epoxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid (3,4-epoxycyclohexylmethyl) ester; 3,4-Epoxycyclohexanemethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate; 3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexane carboxylate; 3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate; Chissonox 221 monomer; ERL-4221; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)hept-3-ylmethyl 7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane-3-carboxylate; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane-3-carboxylic acid, 7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)hept-3-ylmethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Glycidyl Ethers
Description
Liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a stabilizer for organophosphorus insecticides and a reactive diluent for epoxy resins; No known commercial production in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye and mild skin irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] Oral LD50 (rat) = 4490 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Targets the liver and kidneys; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
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
Diseases
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Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: