Bis(2-chloroisopropyl) ether
Agent Name
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl) ether
CAS Number
39638-32-9
Formula
C6-H12-Cl2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dichloroisopropyl ether; Propane, 2,2'-oxybis(2-chloro-; 2,2'-Oxybis(2-chloropropane); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Ethers
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used mainly as a solvent for fats, waxes, and greases; Also used as an extractant, in paint and varnish removers, in cleaning solutions; in textile processing, and as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] No longer manufactured; [AIHA]
Comments
1/6 rats died after a 4-hr exposure to 1000 ppm; There was evidence of severe liver damage; No adverse effects were observed in animals exposed to 20 ppm for 20 days; No illnesses in workers have been reported; [AIHA]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.85 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 85 deg C; [HSDB]
WEEL
3 ppm
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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