Synonym(s): (R)-(-)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
Formula: C3H5ClO
Formula weight: 92.53
Purity: 98+%
CAS Number: 51594-55-9
UN Number: UN2023
Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2910.30
Hazard Statements: H301-H311-H331-H350-H314-H226-H317
Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. May cause cancer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statements: P210-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P361-P405-P501a
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Risk Phrases: 45-10-23/24/25-34-43
May cause cancer. Flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Safety Phrases: 53-45
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Form: Clear colorless liquid
Density: 1.180
Boiling point: 116-117°
Flash point: 32°(90°F)
Refractive Index: 1.4380
EINECS: 424-280-2
MDL: MFCD00077759
RTECS: RR0427000
Beilstein: 1420785
Optical Rotation: -35° (c=1 in methanol)