Glycidol

CAS Number

556-52-5

Synonym

Oxiranylmethanol; 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; 3-Hydroxypropylene oxide

Occurrence/Use

Stabilizer for vinyl polymers, diluent for expoxy resins; chemical intermediate in synthesis of pharmaceuticals; additive in lubricating oil and synthetic hydraulic fluids

Glycidol

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism
Authoritative Bodies-National Toxicology Program
Listed as causing : Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:

Safe Harbor Levels

No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)
0.54 µg/day
Cancer
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 2010

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