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Other names
ESBO; Epoxidized soya bean oil; ESO
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ChemSpider |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.444 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
Appearance | Light yellow viscous liquid[1] |
Density | 0.994 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point | 0 °C (32 °F; 273 K)[1] |
Insoluble[1] | |
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NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | |
Flash point | 227 °C (441 °F; 500 K) |
600 °C (1,112 °F; 873 K) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) is a collection of organic compounds obtained from the epoxidation of soybean oil. It is used as a plasticizer and stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. ESBO is a yellowish viscous liquid.[3]