Ethyl glycidyl ether
Agent Name
Ethyl glycidyl ether
CAS Number
4016-11-9
Formula
C5-H10-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
(Ethoxymethyl)oxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-ethoxypropane; 3-Ethoxy-1,2-epoxypropane; Oxirane, (ethoxymethyl)-; Propane, 1,2-epoxy-3-ethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN2752
Category
Glycidyl Ethers
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
No known current commercial use or production in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
Highly flammable and polymerizable; May cause severe irritation; [CAMEO] An irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [MSDSonline] See "GLYCIDYL ETHERS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
31.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: