Other names
1,2-epoxyethane, oxirane, dimethylene oxide, oxacyclopropane, EO
CAS Number
75-21-8
Properties
- colourless, highly flammable gas
- sweet smell, similar to ether
Main sources
- industry and commerce
- intermediate product in the production of ethylene glycol (automotive coolant and antifreeze)
- disinfectant for foodstuff, organic insulator material (wool, plant fibres), textile fibres, medical equipment
Thresholds for the reporting requirement of facilities in accordance with Annex 2 PRTRO
(Ordinance on the Register relating to Pollutant Release and the Transfer of Waste and of Pollutants in Waste Water)
- Air 1,000 kg/year
- Water 10 kg/year
- Soil 10 kg/year
Impacts
- carcinogenic
- toxic
- suspected reproductive toxicity (shown in animal experiments)
