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(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide, 99%
Description
(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used in making the polyurethane plastics. It finds an application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It is also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used in making the polyurethane plastics. It finds an application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It is also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.
Solubility
Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
Notes
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The substance may polymerize under the influence of bases, acids and metal chlorides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.829 |
| Boiling Point | 34°C to 35°C |
| Flash Point | −37°C (−35°F) |
| Odor | Ether-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.367 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN1280 |
| Beilstein | 79765 |
| Merck Index | 14,7856 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water and many organic solvents. |
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Safety and Handling
- (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 1
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (S)-1,2-Epoxypropane
RUO – Research Use Only
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