Epichlorohydrin is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₃H₅ClO. It is a colorless liquid and an organic compound with an odor similar to chloroform. It is an im
portant organic synthesis raw material and intermediate. It can be used to produce epoxy resin and used as a thinner for epoxy resin. It is also used in the manufacture of glycerin, nitroglycerin explosives, FRP, glycerol methacrylate, chlorohydrin rubber, glycidol derivatives, surfactants, electrical insulation products, etc. It is also a common raw material for the manufacture of various adhesives, medicines, pesticides, plasticizers and ion exchange resins. And as a solvent for adhesives, coatings, paints, rubber, resins, cellulose esters and cellulose ethers. Toxic and moderately toxic. Animal experiments have shown potential carcinogenic effects. Long-term exposure should be avoided.
On October 27, 2017, the list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization was preliminarily compiled for reference. Epichlorohydrin is in the list of 2A carcinogens.
