Epoxy Chloropropane（Ech）

Epichlorohydrin is an organic compound with the chemical formula c3h5clo. It is a colorless liquid with an odor similar to chloroform. It is an important raw material and intermediate for organic synthesis. It can be used to produce epoxy resin and as diluent of epoxy resin. It is also used to manufacture glycerin, nitroglycerin explosives, glass fiber reinforced plastics, glyceryl methacrylate, chlorohydrin rubber, glycidyl derivatives, surfactants, electrical insulation products, etc. It is also a common raw material for manufacturing a variety of adhesives, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, plasticizers and ion exchange resins. As well as solvents for adhesives, coatings, paints, Rubbers, resins, cellulose esters and cellulose ethers. It is toxic, belonging to medium toxicity. Animal experiments have proved that it has potential carcinogenic effect. Long term exposure should be avoided.