Vinyl cyclohexene dioxide
Agent Name
Vinyl cyclohexene dioxide
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,2-Epoxy-4-(epoxyethyl)cyclohexane; 1-Epoxyethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexane; 1-Ethyleneoxy-3,4-epoxycyclohexane; 1-Vinyl-3-cyclohexene dioxide; 3-(1,2-Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 3-(Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 3-Oxiranyl-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 4-(1,2-Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 4-(Epoxyethyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 4-Vinlycyclohexene dioxide; 4-Vinyl-1,2-cyclohexene diepoxide; 4-Vinyl-1-cyclohexene diepoxide; 4-Vinyl-1-cyclohexene dioxide; 4-Vinylcyclohexene diepoxide; 4-Vinylcyclohexene dioxide; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane, 3-(epoxyethyl)-; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane, 3-oxiranyl-; Chissonox 206 monomer; Cyclohexane, 1,2-epoxy-4-(epoxyethyl)-; RD4; UCET textile finish 11-74 (Obs.); Vinyl cyclohexene diepoxide; Vinylcyclohexene dioxide; [ChemIDplus] UN2810
Description
Colorless liquid; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used in the plastics industry to manufacture polymers and other organic chemicals; [ACGIH]
Comments
A potential skin sensitizer; [HSDB] VCD causes male and female reproductive damage in high-dose animal studies. [ACGIH] May cause respiratory tract irritation and pulmonary edema; May cause kidney injury; [ICSC]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
Vapor Pressure
1.17 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 800 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 230 deg F; VP = less than 0.1 mm Hg @ 20 deg C; [HSDB]
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: