Epoxidized soybean oil
Synonyms
Soybean oil, epoxidized;
Category
Polymer Surfactant
> Epoxy Resins
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 8013-07-8
EINECS: 232-391-0
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
> 20mL/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
22.5mL/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
40000mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, dispersing, adsorbing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), HG/T 4386 Plasticizer -- Epoxidized soybean oil
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as film-forming agent.
Use as adhesive.
Use as non-metallic material.
2, Personal care products
Plasticizer, emollient in personal care products.
3, Coatings
Film-forming agent in coatings.
4, Polymer
Plasticizer in plastics, rubber.
5, Petroleum
Use as lubricant additive. Can absorb chlorine.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 8013-07-8, Epoxidized soybean oil
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