2-Ethylhexyl epoxystearate
Agent Name
2-Ethylhexyl epoxystearate
CAS Number
141-38-8
Formula
C26-H50-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Ethylhexyl 9,10-epoxyoctadecanoate; 9,10-Epoxyoctadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; 9,10-Epoxystearic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octadecanoic acid, 9,10-epoxy-, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Oxiraneoctanoic acid, 3-octyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Stearates
Description
Clear amber liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as heat and light stabilizer and plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride; [HSDB]
Comments
Mild irritant effect on rabbit skin; [RTECS] May polymerize when heated; A skin irritant; [CAMEO] See "STEARATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.2 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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