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Reactive Group Datasheet

Epoxides

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There are 61 chemical datasheets assigned to this reactive group.

Description

Flammability
Epoxides present serious fire and explosion hazards. Vapors are heavier than air, so flashback to source is a danger, along with rupture of a closed container.
Reactivity
Materials in this group 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.
Toxicity
Corrosive and irritating to mucous membranes, eyes, respiratory tract. Direct contact with skin will cause irritation. Toxic when absorbed through the skin. Fumes are serious inhalation hazard. Certain people have a particular sensitivity to epoxides and the resins they form.
Other Characteristics
Compounds in this group contain a three-membered ring consisting of two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. They are used in organic synthesis and are polymerized to form epoxy resins. Also used as solvents in synthetic reactions such as gums, cellulose esters, paints, varnishes, enamels, and lacquers.
Examples
Butylene oxide, ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, diepoxy butane, endrin, epibromohydrin, styrene oxide, heptachlor epoxide.

Reactivity Documentation

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