Chemical Material Database of Regulated Agents

1,2-Epoxypropane

#Chemical Material NameNoteLawClassSub ClassRegulatory ProceduresAuthoritiesNoteOther Table
39761,2-EpoxypropaneEpihydrin, Epoxy-propan, Epoxypropane, Methyl-oxiran, Methyloxirane, PO, Propene oxide, Propylene oxideAct on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the Management ThereofClass I Designated Chemical SubstancesSubmission of a report of the amount of transfer and emission to the environment (if more than 1t per year)Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
9591,2-EpoxypropaneEpihydrin, Epoxy-propan, Epoxypropane, Methyl-oxiran, Methyloxirane, PO, Propene oxide, Propylene oxideFire Service ActType 4 Ignite liquidSpecific ignitionsHandling or storage; Submission of a notification in the case that the amount is 20-100% of the specified value; permit required in the case that the amount is >100% of the specified value (the sum of proportions is calculated when storing/handling multiple classes in the same place)Fire and Disaster Management AgencyFire Service Act
8421,2-EpoxypropaneEpihydrin, Epoxy-propan, Epoxypropane, Methyl-oxiran, Methyloxirane, PO, Propene oxide, Propylene oxideHigh Pressure Gas Safety ActCombustible gasesGood ventilation in storage; no fire; installation of the detection and warning facility for gas leakage; external safety inspection at least once a year; periodical self-inspection at least once a yearMinistry of Economy, Trade and IndustryHigh Pressure Gas Safety Act