1,2-Dibromo-1,1-dichloroethane
Agent Name
1,2-Dibromo-1,1-dichloroethane
CAS Number
75-81-0
Formula
C2-H2-Br2-Cl2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Dibromo-2,2-dichloroethane; Ethane, 1,2-dibromo-1,1-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Pale yellow liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
"Being developed for research for use as a chain transfer agent in the production of PVC." [HSDB]
Comments
Caused moderate eye and severe skin irritation in rabbits; Effects in high-dose animal studies include somnolence and convulsions; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.9 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 83 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: