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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless, flammable liquid with | + | A colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. Propylene oxide is used to make [[propylene%20glycol|propylene glycol]] and [[polyurethane|urethane]] foams. It is also used as a [[fumigant|fumigant]], [[biocide|biocide]], and [[solvent|solvent]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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1,2-epoxypropane; methyloxirane; methyl ethylene oxide; propene oxide | 1,2-epoxypropane; methyloxirane; methyl ethylene oxide; propene oxide | ||
| − | + | == Risks == | |
| − | == | + | * Highly flammable. Flash point - -35C |
| + | * Strong oxidizer. | ||
| + | * Contact causes burns. | ||
| + | * Potential carcinogen. | ||
| + | * ThermoFIsher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC220160050&productDescription=PROPYLENE+OXIDE%2C+P.A.+5ML&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Degrades to for propylene glycol in the presence of water. | Degrades to for propylene glycol in the presence of water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | -112.13 | + | | -112.13 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 0.859 | + | | 0.859 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 34.23 | + | | 34.23 C |
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8041 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8041 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:38, 22 October 2022
Description
A colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. Propylene oxide is used to make Propylene glycol and urethane foams. It is also used as a Fumigant, Biocide, and Solvent.
Synonyms and Related Terms
1,2-epoxypropane; methyloxirane; methyl ethylene oxide; propene oxide
Risks
- Highly flammable. Flash point - -35C
- Strong oxidizer.
- Contact causes burns.
- Potential carcinogen.
- ThermoFIsher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Degrades to for propylene glycol in the presence of water.
| Composition | C3H6O |
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| CAS | 75-56-9 |
| Melting Point | -112.13 C |
| Density | 0.859 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 58.08 |
| Boiling Point | 34.23 C |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8041
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993