Propylene oxide PurCert Secondary Reference Standard For GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  1,2-Epoxypropane
Linear Formula:  C3H6O
Molecular Weight:  58.08 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-56-9

Properties

Vapour pressure 29.43 psi ( 55°C), 8.59 psi ( 20°C)
Water Solubility 40 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 1378°F
Explosion limit 37 %
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.366
B pt. 34°C
M pt. 112 °C
Density 0.830 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H224,H302,H311 + H331,H319,H335,H340,H350
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29102000
Flash point 35°F
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1280

Description

Application
It is widely used as an intermediate in the production of polyether polyols for polyurethane plastics as well as in making solvents and surfactants.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to serve as a reactive building block in chemical manufacturing enabling the synthesis of plastics resins and other industrial chemicals.

General Description
Propylene oxide is a volatile flammable colorless liquid with an ether-like odor classified as an epoxide.