Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Resorcinol diglycidyl ether
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Resorcinol diglycidyl ether
- CBnumber: CB9474033
- CAS: 101-90-6
- EINECS Number: 202-987-5
- Synonyms: 1,3-bis(oxiran-2-ylMethoxy)benzene;RDGE
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordWarning
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
Hazard statements
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H315 Causes skin irritation
Substance
- Product name: Resorcinol diglycidyl ether
- Synonyms: 1,3-bis(oxiran-2-ylMethoxy)benzene;RDGE
- CAS: 101-90-6
- EC number: 202-987-5
- MF: C12H14O4
- MW: 222.24
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceFirst aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaWater Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g.
Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handlingWork under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1C: Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parametersContains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsImmediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
required
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical stateliquid
- b) ColorWhite to Pale Beige
- c) OdorNo data available
- d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: -12 - -6 °C - OECD Test Guideline 102
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling range172 °C - lit.
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash point113 °C - closed cup
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pHNo data available
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubilityInsoluble in water.
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterlog Pow: ca.28.7 at 30 °C - OECD Test Guideline 117 - Potential bioaccumulation
- o) Vapor pressureca.< 0.1 hPa at ca.25 °C - OECD Test Guideline 104
- p) Density1.21 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
- Relative density1.21 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
- SolubilityH2O: insoluble
9.2 Other safety information
Surface tensionca.63.9 mN/m at 1g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 115
10.1 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.3 Conditions to avoid
Strong heating.
10.4 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityAcute toxicity estimate Oral - 500 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Inhalation: No data available
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 300 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Inhalation: No data available
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 300 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Moderate skin irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: Moderate skin irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
Result: positive (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Result: positive (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 490
Result: positive
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: positive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: positive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Carcinogenicity
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 490
Result: positive
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: positive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: positive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
RTECS: VH1050000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated., burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated., burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxicity to bacteria
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 7 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301B)
Result: 7 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301B)
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2811
IMDG: 2811
IATA-DGR: 2811
IMDG: 2811
IATA-DGR: 2811
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Resorcinol diglycidyl ether)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Resorcinol diglycidyl ether)
IATA-DGR: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Resorcinol diglycidyl ether)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Resorcinol diglycidyl ether)
IATA-DGR: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Resorcinol diglycidyl ether)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA-DGR: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA-DGR: 6.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III
IMDG: III
IATA-DGR: III
IMDG: III
IATA-DGR: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Based on chemical properties, choose appropriate tools and conditions of transport.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
14.7 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.