ICSC 0193 - RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER	ICSC: 0193 (October 2005)
Diglycidyl resorcinol ether m-bis(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)benzene 1,3-Diglycidyloxybenzene

CAS #: 101-90-6

EC Number: 202-987-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and amines. Cool. Keep in the dark.
PACKAGING

RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0193

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW PASTE OR LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with acids, amines, bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₄ Molecular mass: 222.2 Boiling point at 0.0001kPa: 172°C Melting point: 32-33°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.21 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.7 Flash point: 113°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW PASTE OR LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. Reacts with acids, amines, bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₄
Molecular mass: 222.2
Boiling point at 0.0001kPa: 172°C
Melting point: 32-33°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.21
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.7
Flash point: 113°C c.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH); carcinogen category: 2

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects reported on this card are for technical grade. Do NOT take working clothes home. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 21/22-36/38-40-43-68-52/53; S: (2)-23-36/37-61

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