International Chemical Safety Cards

RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0193

Diglycidyl resorcinol ether
m-bis(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)benzene
1,3-Diglycidyloxybenzene
C₁₂H₁₄O₄
Molecular mass: 222.2
ICSC #    0193
CAS #     101-90-6
RTECS # VH1050000
EC #         603-065-00-9
March 27, 1998 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat. (See Ingestion).	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Redness. Roughness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Confusion. Dizziness. Dullness. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus).

Separated from strong oxidants.

T symbol
R: 23/24/25-40-43
S: 1/2-23-24-45

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ICSC: 0193

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

ICSC: 0193

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
SOLID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic gases and vapours. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: class III:A2 (1997)

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin, and by ingestion.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes the skin the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system , resulting in lowering of consciousness. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point at 1.60kPa: 208-210°C
Melting point: 32-33°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.21

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.7
Flash point: 177°C o.c.

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Do NOT take working clothes home. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0193	RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.