p-Cresyl glycidyl ether
Agent Name
p-Cresyl glycidyl ether
CAS Number
2186-24-5
Formula
C10-H12-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
((4-Methylphenoxy)methyl)oxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-(p-tolyloxy)propane; Glycidyl 4-methylphenyl ether; Glycidyl p-tolyl ether; p-Cresol glycidyl ether; p-Methylphenyl glycidyl ether; [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 "m-Cresyl glycidyl ether." See "GLYCIDYL ETHERS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.043 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,220 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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