Pre-Explosive Intermediates • Product Detail
POLYEPICHLOROHYDRIN (PECH)
T-PECH & PECH & T-Gap
Poly-Epichlorohydrin is used in the synthesis of Diol hydroxyl-terminated glycidyl azide polymer (GAP-diol). This polymer finds use in cast-cured ‘polymer-bonded explosive’ as well as cast-cured composite propellants and in gas generating compositions.
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POLYEPICHLOROHYDRIN (PECH)
Poly-Epichlorohydrin is used in the synthesis of Diol hydroxyl-terminated glycidyl azide polymer (GAP-diol). This polymer finds use in cast-cured ‘polymer-bonded explosive’ as well as cast-cured composite propellants and in gas generating compositions.
Ref. No.: SRG/TDS/PECH/2023 Rev. No.: 00
TECHNICAL DATASHEET
| CAS No: | 24969-06-0 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Epichlorohydrin Polymer |
| Molecular Formula: | (C3H5ClO)n |
| IUPAC Name: | 2-(Chloromethyl)oxirane Polymer |
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
| Sr No | Characteristics | Specified Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| 2 | Physical State | Viscous Liquid |
| 3 | Odour | Mild Odour |
| 4 | Volatile Matter, % | < 0.5 |
| 5 | Moisture content, % | < 0.5 |
| 6 | Hydroxyl value, mg of KOH | 40 ± 5 |
| 7 | Viscosity @ 30°C, cP | 6400 - 6800 |
| 8 | Average Molecular Weight | 1000 – 1700 |