Epichlorohydrin (ECH)

Epichlorohydrin (CAS 106-89-8) from India is exported as a high-purity, colorless liquid mainly used in epoxy resins, elastomers, and water-treatment chemicals.

Key Commercial Varieties

  • Industrial Grade Epichlorohydrin (99%–99.5%): Standard export grade for epoxy resin, elastomer, and ion-exchange resin manufacturing

  • Technical Grade Epichlorohydrin: Used in chemical intermediates and specialty coatings

  • Analytical Reagent (AR) Grade: High-purity grade for laboratory and controlled applications

  • Bio-based Epichlorohydrin: Glycerol-based variant aligned with sustainable and renewable sourcing

  • Liquid Epichlorohydrin (ECH): Common trade description for bulk liquid supply

Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is a highly reactive organochlorine compound widely used as a core intermediate in the production of epoxy resins. These resins are essential for high-performance coatings, adhesives, composites, and laminates used in aerospace, marine, automotive, and industrial applications. Due to its high chemical reactivity, ECH enables efficient resin synthesis and contributes to superior mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability in finished products.

Manufacturers depend on Epichlorohydrin to achieve consistent resin quality in demanding applications where precision and reliability are critical. It plays a key role in producing epoxy systems used for protective coatings, structural adhesives, electrical insulation, and fiber-reinforced composites. Its controlled reactivity supports scalable production while maintaining performance standards required for high-spec industries.

Produced under strict quality control, Epichlorohydrin ensures reliable purity, uniform composition, and safe handling. Proper storage preserves its chemical stability and performance characteristics. With its indispensable role in epoxy resin chemistry, Epichlorohydrin remains a foundational intermediate for advanced materials and high-performance industrial solutions.

HSN Code: 291030

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