Syndicate Market Research Global Epichlorohydrin Market: Size, share, 2015 | Page 2
Epichlorohydrin Market
Epichlorohydrin is flammable epoxy compound, highly reactive and colorless liquid made by
chlorine, milk of lime and propylene. It is miscible in diethyl ether, ethanol, and chloroform and
insoluble in water. Phenoxy and unmodified epoxy resins are produced using epichlorohydrin as
a raw material. Epichorohydrin is used in a production of glycerin. Epichlorohydrin holds a stand
in paper industries, water treatment plants and rubber factories owing to its wet strength and
curing properties.
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Epichlorohydrin is mainly utilized in the manufacturing of an epoxy resin. Epoxy resin is an
important compound and used in various applications such as electronics, adhesives,
construction and electrical. Increasing demand for epoxy resins in different applications would
ultimately fuel the demand for epichlorohydrin. However, long-term exposure to epichlorohydrin
has found to be harmful to human as well as for animals. Prolong contact with epichlorohydrin
leads to blood-related diseases and respiratory problems. Mild contact with epichlorohydrin
causes skin rashes irritation to eyes and difficulty in inhalation.
In animals especially in rats, inhalation of epichlorohydrin generated tumors. Research proved
that it is hazardous for an environment as it pollutes water. Owing to the harmful effects of
epichlorohydrin inventors have developed new procedure for the production of bio-based
epichlorohydrins. Propylene was used traditionally in a production of epichlorohydrins is replaced
by glycerin. Glycerin is a byproduct of biodiesel which is available easily and economically.
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