1,1-Dichloropropane

Synonyms

Propane, 1,1-dichloro-; Propylidene chloride; R 270fb; alpha,alpha-Dichloropropane; alpha,alpha-Propylene dichloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1992

Category

Chlorinated Aliphatics

Description

Colorless liquid; [ICSC]

Sources/Uses

Used as a solvent for pesticide formulations; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin and eye irritant; [ICSC] Inhalation can cause CNS depression; High concentrations may cause lacrimation; [HSDB] An irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; May damage liver and kidneys; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

68.3 mm Hg

LCLo (rat) = 4,000 ppm/4h

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 16 deg C; [ICSC] VP from ChemIDplus;

Yes

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)