Which quality items should be aligned beyond Epichlorohydrin assay?

Align water, colour, acidity and relevant process-specific impurity limits, together with the stated test methods. These controls can affect reaction consistency and downstream product quality, so assay alone is not an adequate basis for comparing industrial ECH grades.

Epichlorohydrin (ECH) CAS 106-89-8

Epichlorohydrin (ECH, CAS 106-89-8, EC 203-439-8) is a reactive chlorinated epoxide used as an industrial intermediate in epoxy-resin, elastomer, ion-exchange-resin and specialty synthesis. Epoxy Resin (Bisphenol A) is a downstream resin produced using epichlorohydrin chemistry. Confirm assay, water, color, acidity, relevant impurities and stabilizer or inhibitor status for the offered material. Packaging, transport classification and receiving-site compatibility must be reviewed against the current SDS and shipping documents. ECH is hazardous and flammable, so procurement should include closed-transfer, storage and emergency-response requirements.

CAS: 106-89-8
Synonyms: ECH; Epichlorohydrin; 2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; Glycidyl Chloride
Einecs: 203-439-8
Molecular Formula: C₃H₅ClO
Grade: Confirm assay, water, color, acidity, relevant impurities and stabilizer or inhibitor status
Package: Confirm compliant dangerous-goods packaging, transport classification and destination requirements

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Product Overview

Epichlorohydrin (ECH, CAS 106-89-8, EC 203-439-8) is a reactive chlorinated epoxide used as an industrial intermediate in epoxy-resin, elastomer, ion-exchange-resin and specialty synthesis. For the offered material, confirm assay, water, color, acidity, relevant impurities and stabilizer or inhibitor status. It is flammable, acutely toxic, corrosive and a skin sensitizer; use only in controlled industrial systems and follow the current SDS.

Product Information / Specifications

Product	Epichlorohydrin (ECH) CAS 106-89-8
CAS No.	106-89-8
EC No.	203-439-8
Molecular Formula / Identity	C₃H₅ClO
Synonyms	ECH; 2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane; 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; Glycidyl chloride
Grade / Supply Specification	Confirm assay, water, color, acidity, relevant impurities and stabilizer or inhibitor status
Packaging	Confirm compliant dangerous-goods packaging, transport classification and destination requirements

Storage, Safety and Documentation

Store and handle the product in accordance with the current supplier TDS and SDS. Confirm the applicable COA, specification, packaging and destination-market requirements before purchase or use.

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Q:
Is Epichlorohydrin the same material as chloromethyloxirane?

A: Yes. Chloromethyloxirane is a chemical name for Epichlorohydrin, CAS 106-89-8. It is a reactive chlorinated epoxide used as an industrial intermediate; it should not be confused with an epoxy resin or with a finished epoxy formulation.
Q:
Which quality items should be aligned beyond Epichlorohydrin assay?

A: Align water, colour, acidity and relevant process-specific impurity limits, together with the stated test methods. These controls can affect reaction consistency and downstream product quality, so assay alone is not an adequate basis for comparing industrial ECH grades.

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