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Identification

Name:
1,2-epoxypropane
Synonyms:
  • OXIDO DE TRIMETILENO
  • 1,3-EPOXIPROPANO
CAS:
503-30-0
EC/EINECS:
207-964-3
Molecular Formula:
C3H6O

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

H Phrases

  • H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour

    Flam. Liq. (Cat. 2) : Flammable liquid

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H312 : Harmful in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H302 : Harmful if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

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Volatile organic compounds ?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.

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Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

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