Dodecyl glycidyl ether

Synonyms

1-Dodecyl glycidyl ether; ((Dodecyloxy)methyl)oxirane; Ether, dodecyl 2,3-epoxypropyl; Lauryl glycidyl ether; n-Dodecyl glycidyl ether; Oxirane, ((dodecyloxy)methyl)-; Propane, 1-(dodecyloxy)-2,3-epoxy-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Glycidyl Ethers

Description

Clear, colorless viscous liquid; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used to make cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, emulsifiers; Also used as a heat stabilizer for polymers and as a reactive diluent for epoxy resins; [HSDB]

Comments

An strong irritant; May cause serious eye injury; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "GLYCIDYL ETHERS."

Biomedical References

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing