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Substance profile

R-1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane

R-1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C3H5ClO.

CAS 51594-55-9 C3H5ClO 92.52 g/mol Danger

01 · Identification

What R-1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane is

R-1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C3H5ClO. Its molecular formula is C3H5ClO and its molecular weight is 92.52 g/mol.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.

CAS number51594-55-9
EC number424-280-2
Index number603-166-00-8
Molecular formulaC3H5ClO
Molecular weight92.52 g/mol

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordDanger
Hazard statements assigned to R-1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
CodeHazard statement
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H350 May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary statements: P201, P210, P233, P241, P242, P260, P261, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301, P302, P304, P308, P310, P313, P330, P331, P333, P352, P403

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