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BISPHENOL A DIGLYCIDYL ETHER

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 1675-54-3
 none data unavailable
  • BDE
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none
  • DIPHENYLOL PROPANE DIGLYCIDYL ETHER
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Odorless yellowish brown liquid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides that may explode spontaneously [Bretherick 1979 p.151-154, 164]. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
Contact with liquid irritates eyes. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin causes irritation and dermatitis. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
BISPHENOL A DIGLYCIDYL ETHER, is not highly reactive. Ethers can act as bases. 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.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you should spill this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with acetone followed by washing with a 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.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this material in a refrigerator. (NTP, 1992)
Protective Clothing
Rubber gloves; goggles; protective clothing and protective creams. Good personal hygiene is necessary, with instruction of personnel and adequate cleaning facilities. (USCG, 1999)
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Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)
Chemical CAS Number State QS QC SL C3 TF TP RC TK RF
Bis (4-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl)propane 1675-54-3 Liquid >480 >480 >480 >480 >480
Bis (4-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)phenyl)propane (80%) 1675-54-3 Liquid >480
Bis phenol A diglycidyl ether 1675-54-3 Liquid >480 >480 >480 >480 >480
Bis phenol A diglycidyl ether (80%) 1675-54-3 Liquid >480
Isopropylidenediphenol diglycidyl ether, 4,4'- 1675-54-3 Liquid >480 >480 >480 >480 >480
Isopropylidenediphenol diglycidyl ether, 4,4'- (80%) 1675-54-3 Liquid >480
> indicates greater than.

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First Aid
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.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C21H24O4
Flash Point: greater than 200°F (NTP, 1992)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: 46 to 54°F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.16 at 68°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: Decomposes (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight: 312.37 (NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 67.1°F (NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (1675-54-3) 39 mg/m3 430 mg/m3 2600 mg/m3
(DOE, 2018)

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names