4-Vinylcyclohexene Diepoxide

Synonyms: VCD

CAS Number: 106-87-6

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Industrial uses

Epoxy resin manufacturing, specialty polymer production, industrial coatings, adhesives, and occupational exposure

Description:

4-Vinylcyclohexene diepoxide is a synthetic organic compound containing two reactive epoxide groups. It is used primarily as a chemical intermediate and in the production of specialty epoxy resins and other polymer materials. Exposure is most likely during industrial manufacturing or handling, rather than through direct use of finished consumer products.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Banned/restricted lists:

California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - cancer
California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - female
male
EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II - Prohibited

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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