Epichlorohydrin home ICD10: L23.9

Epichlorohydrin

Formula CAS
C3H5ClO 106-89-8



Background
Epichlorohydrin is a solvent for natural and synthetic resins.

Synonyms
Epichlorohydrin
Chloromethyloxirane
dl-a-Epichlorohydrin
1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
g-Chloropropylene oxide

Uses
Solvent for natural and synthetic resins
Gums
Cellulose esters and ethers
Paints
Varnishes
Nail enamel
Lacquers
Cement for celluloid

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Nater, J.P. and V.H. Gooskens, Occupational dermatosis due to a soil fumigant. Contact Dermatitis, 1976. 2(4): p. 227-9.
2. Beck, M.H. and C.M. King, Allergic contact dermatitis to epichlorhydrin in a solvent cement. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(4): p. 315.
3. Prens, E.P., G. de Jong, and T. van Joost, Sensitization to epichlorohydrin and epoxy system components. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(2): p. 85-90.
4. van Joost, T., Occupational sensitization to epichlorohydrin and epoxy resin. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(4): p. 278-80.
5. Rebandel, P. and E. Rudzki, Dermatitis caused by epichlorohydrin, oxprenolol hydrochloride and propranolol hydrochloride. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 23(3): p. 199.
6. van Joost, T., I.D. Roesyanto, and I. Satyawan, Occupational sensitization to epichlorohydrin (ECH) and bisphenol-A during the manufacture of epoxy resin. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(2): p. 125-6.


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Allergology: background information on allergens.

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