Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
203-439-8/106-89-8
Name of the chemical
1-Chlor-2,3-epoxypropan
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
ID 1.01
Revision date
2026-05-29
Product name
Epichlorohydrin
Product Synonyms
1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane / Chloromethyloxirane / 3- Chloropropylene oxide
CAS No.
106-89-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research and development purposes
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No uses advised 1.3 Safety Data Sheet supplier details
Emergency telephone
+44 20 3807 3798
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fluorochem Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@fluorochem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H301+H311+H331, H314, H317, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification H226 Flam. Liq. 3 H301+H311+H331 Acute Tox. 3 H314 Skin Corr. 1A H317 Skin Sens. 1 H350 Carc. 1A
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immedi- ately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with wa- ter for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see Section 4 on this SDS). P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated cloth- ing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand to extinguish. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous waste disposal.
Supplemental label elements
None
2.3 Other hazards
Other Classification Hazards This substance/mixture contains no components consid- ered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components consid- ered to have endocrine disrupting properties for environ- ment , according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components consid- ered to have endocrine disrupting properties affecting hu- man health, according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification H226 Flam. Liq. 3 H301+H311+H331 Acute Tox. 3 H314 Skin Corr. 1A H317 Skin Sens. 1 H350 Carc. 1A