m-Cresyl glycidyl ether

Synonyms

((m-Tolyloxy)methyl)oxirane; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Glycidyl Ethers

Description

Clear colorless liquid; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as a reactive diluent for epoxy resin systems; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [HSDB] Forms explosive peroxides in air; A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [CAMEO] A skin irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ERMA; ESIS] An strong irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "o-Cresyl glycidyl ether" and "p-Cresyl glycidyl ether." See "GLYCIDYL ETHERS."

Biomedical References

0.043 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 1,220 ppm/4h

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing