(Methoxymethyl)oxiran

less than 69 °F (NTP, 1992)

Flash point < 21 °C

Methyl glycidyl ether is a clear colorless liquid. (NTP, 1992)

Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]

Danger

H225 (75%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 4 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Danger

H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

METHYL GLYCIDYL ETHER, an ether can act as a base. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.

Flam. Liq. 2 (75%)

Flammable liquids - Category 2

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you should spill this chemical, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Seal the absorbent paper, as well as any of your clothing which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash any surfaces you may have contaminated with a strong soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)

...THEY ARE VERY IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, & RESPIRATORY TRACT. /GLYCIDYL ETHERS/

1,2-EPOXY-3-METHOXYPROPANE WAS MUTAGENIC IN KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE.

TOPICAL APPLICATION OF 0.1 ML ALIQUOT OF 1,2-EPOXY-3-METHOXYPROPANE TO CLIPPED & DEPILATED BACKS OF GUINEA PIGS 4 TIMES IN 10 DAYS. AFTER 2 WK REST PERIOD, GUINEA PIGS WERE CHALLENGED ON THE CLIPPED FLANKS. TWO OF THE 49 GUINEA PIGS TESTED BECAME SENSITIZED.

Used as a research chemical; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]

RESEARCH CHEMICAL

(1979) No Data

(1981) No Data

(1979) No Data

(1981) No Data

(1979) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN U.S.

(1981) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN U.S.