VINYL CYCLOHEXENE DIOXIDE

Chemical Identification
Chemical Identification
CAS # 106-87-6
Formula

C₈H₁₂O₂

Synonyms

1-epoxyethyl-3,4-epoxy-cyclohexane; 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide; 4-vinyl-1-cyclohexene dioxide; 7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0) heptane, 3-(epoxyethyl)-; 1,2-epoxy-4-(epoxyethyl)cyclohexane; 1-epoxyethyl-3,4-epoxycyclohexane; vinyl cyclohexene diepoxide

Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid.
Boiling point 441°F Molecular weight 140.2
Freezing point/melting point <-67°F Vapor pressure 0.1 mmHg
Flash point 230°F (open cup) Vapor density 4.07
Specific gravity 1.099 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
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2581
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media XAD-2 tube (80/40 mg) [SKC 226-30]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference OSHA PV2083 (partially 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 Method
Wipe Method
Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method
Bulk Method
On-Site Screening Techniques
On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
Exposure Limits
Exposure Limits
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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA REL-TWA

10 ppm (60 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA

0.1 ppm [1994]

PEL-TWA

0.1 ppm (0.57 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

NA

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Notes:

Not established

Notes:

CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens.

Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-2B, NIOSH-Ca, NTP-R, TLV-A3 Notes:

Ca

AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
Additional Resources and Literature References
Additional Resources and Literature References

NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - 1-Vinyl-3-cyclohexene dioxide

NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Vinyl cyclohexene dioxide

Literature References

  • ACGIH: Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) - Vinyl cyclohexene dioxide. See annual publication for most recent information.

Last Updated Date : 01/14/2021