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Formula
C3H5ClO
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Specifications
Specific gravity at 20°C: 1.180-1.185
Epichlorohydrin is a colourless liquid with a characteristic chloroform-like odour that is manufactured using chlorine, propylene and milk of lime as raw materials. Epichlorohydrin is used in the production of polyamide resins for ion exchange, the water treatment and paper industries, flame retardants, quaternary amines and in the production of Zeospan, a speciality polyether rubber used in automobiles.