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Epoxy Intermediates

In addition to our extensive epoxy resin products offering, Dow also provides intermediate products.

Allyl Chloride

DOW™ Allyl Chloride is a clear, colorless, highly flammable, highly reactive, liquid organic intermediate. The presence of both a primary halogen atom and an olefinic double bond makes allyl chloride a uniquely versatile material that can undergo reactions both as an alkyl chloride and as an unsaturated hydrocarbon. This versatility makes it a useful chemical intermediate.

Typical Properties (1) Description
Chemical Name           3-Chloropropene or 3-Chloro-1-propene
Common Name           Allyl Chloride
Appearance Clear, Colorless Liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature      392°C (738°F)
Boiling Point @ 760 torr (1.013 kPa) (2) 45.1°C (113°F)
Density
     Lbs/gal, at 25°C(77ºF)
     g/ml, at 25°C(77ºF)
7.77
0.931
Flash Point, TCC (Tag Closed Cup) -32°C (-25°F)
Molecular Weight, (g/mol) 76.53
Specific Gravity, at 25/25°C(77/77ºF) 0.932
Viscosity, (mPa.s at 25°C)(77ºF)        1.3136
CAS Number
     ID Number (Annex I):
     EC Number (EINECS):		 107-05-1
602-029-00-X
203-457-6

(1) Typical Properties not to be construed as specification
(2) To convert kPa to atm, divide by 101.3

Epichlorohydrin

DOW™ Epichlorohydrin is a highly reactive chemical intermediate. In its pure form, it is a clear, colorless liquid.  The presence of both an epoxide ring and a chlorine atom in the molecule allows epichlorohydrin to readily undergo a variety of chemical reactions with many types of compounds.  This versatility earns its wide use as a chemical intermediate.

Typical Properties (1) Description
Chemical Name           1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
Common Name           Epichlorohydrin (ECH or EPI)
Appearance Colorless Liquid
Auto-ignition Temperature      416°C (781°F)
Boiling Point, (1.013 kPa, 1 atm)        116.4°C (241.6°F)
Decomposition Temperature   217°C (423°F)
Density
     Lbs/gal, at 25°(77ºF)
     g/l
     Lb/ft3  		  
9.8
1,174.5
73.3
Flash Point, TCC (Tag Closed Cup)   31°C (87.8°F)
Melting Point  -57.1°C (-71.9°F)
Molecular Weight, (g/mol)      92.53
Specific Gravity, at 25/25°C    1.178
Viscosity, (mPa.s at 25°C) (77/77ºF)  1.086  
CAS Number
     ID Number (Annex I):
     EC Number (EINECS):		 106-89-8
603-026-00-6
203-439-8


(1) Typical Properties not to be construed as specification

DOW Epichlorohydrin Product Stewardship Manual, Safe Handling and Storage, (544KB PDF)

DOW Epoxy Resins Product Stewardship Manual, Safe Handling and Storage, (272KB PDF)

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