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DIGLYCIDYL ETHER OF BISPHENOL A
| CAS # | 1675-54-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₂₁H₂₄O₄ |
| Synonyms |
bisphenol A diglycidyl ether; 2,2-bis(p-2,3-epoxypropoxy) phenyl)propane; 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol diglycidyl ether; composite constituent |
| Physical description | Odorless yellowish brown liquid. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | decomposes | Molecular weight | 312.37 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 46-54°F | Vapor pressure | |
| Flash point | >200°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 1.16 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | D709 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | GFF (37 mm), Type A/E [AP4003705] |
| Sampling time* | 240 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 240 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 1 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | HPLC |
| Method reference | OSHA 1018 (fully validated) |
| Notes | |
| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method |
| Device | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model/Type | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEL-TWA | REL-TWA | TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA | ||||
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
|
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
|
NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Bisphenol a diglycidyl ether NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Bisphenol a diglycidyl ether Literature References |
Last Updated Date : 12/28/2020