| [Flash Point] 25 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguish with foam, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide. | |
| [Ingestion] Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R: 20/21/22 34 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S: 26 36/37/39 45 | |
| [Personal Protection] Wear appropriate protective gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Use chemical safety goggles. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Causes burns of the eye, skin, gastrointestinal track and respiratory tract. | |
| [Appearance] Colorless liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble | |
| [Melting Point] -40 | |
| [Boiling Point] 122 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 17.1 | |
| [Density] 1.1032 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] .75 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 34.51 kJ/mol | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.4340 (20 C) | |
| [Product Name] 2-(Chloromethyl)-2-methyloxirane | |
| [Synonyms] 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxy-2-methylpropane 3-Chloro-1,2-epoxy-2-methylpropane b-Methylepichlorohydrin Methepichlorohydrin | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_598-09-4.htm">598-09-4 | |
| [Formula] C4H7ClO | |
| [Molecular Weight] 106.55 | |
| [EINECS] 209-916-7 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, amines. | |
| [Decomposition] Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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