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Methyloxirane
EC / List no.: 200-879-2
CAS no.: 75-56-9
Mol. formula: C3H6O
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP09) approved by the European Union, this substance is toxic in contact with skin, is toxic if inhaled, may cause genetic defects, may cause cancer, is an extremely flammable liquid and vapour, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause respiratory irritation.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance is harmful to aquatic life and causes skin irritation.
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Carcinogenic |
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Mutagenic |
- Substance of very high concern (SVHC) and included in the candidate list for authorisation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
hydraulic fluids,
lubricants and greases,
adhesives and sealants,
anti-freeze products,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
finger paints and
heat transfer fluids.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
laboratory chemicals and
polymers.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
health services and
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals and
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Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
polymers and
laboratory chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
manufacturing of the substance and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
polymers,
laboratory chemicals,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
coating products,
metal surface treatment products and
lubricants and greases.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
for thermoplastic manufacture,
manufacturing of the substance and
formulation of mixtures.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures and
for thermoplastic manufacture.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 19/05/2023