Cresyl glycidyl ether Property

Density 

1.14

Water Solubility 

<=0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, bases and oxidizing agents. May attack some types of plastic. Combustible.

EPA Substance Registry System

Cresyl glycidyl ether (26447-14-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

61-36/38-43-51/53-62

Safety Statements 

53-26-36/37-45-61

RIDADR 

UN 3082 9/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

F 

21

Hazardous Substances Data

26447-14-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Cresyl glycidyl ether Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Cresyl glycidyl ether is a reactive diluent added in epoxy res ins of the Bisphenol A type.

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid

General Description

Colorless liquid. Sinks and mixes with water.

Air & Water Reactions

Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick, 1979 p.151-154, 164]. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

A phenol and epoxide. Phenols do not behave as organic alcohols, as one might guess from the presence of a hydroxyl (-OH) group in their structure. Instead, they react as weak organic acids. Phenols and cresols are much weaker as acids than common carboxylic acids (phenol has Ka = 1.3 x 10^[-10]). These materials are incompatible with strong reducing substances such as hydrides, nitrides, alkali metals, and sulfides. Flammable gas (H2) is often generated, and the heat of the reaction may ignite the gas. Heat is also generated by the acid-base reaction between phenols and bases. Such heating may initiate polymerization of the organic compound. Phenols are sulfonated very readily (for example, by concentrated sulfuric acid at room temperature). The reactions generate heat. Phenols are also nitrated very rapidly, even by dilute nitric acid. Epoxides are highly reactive. They polymerize in the presence of catalysts or when heated. These polymerization reactions can be violent. Compounds in this group react with acids, bases, and oxidizing and reducing agents. They react, possibly violently with water in the presence of acid and other catalysts.

Health Hazard

Contact with eyes causes irritation. Contact with skin causes primary irritation and allergic sensitization.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Wear full body and respiratory protection.

Contact allergens

It is a reactive diluent added in epoxy resins Bisphenol A type.