Bromodichloromethane
Agent Name
Bromodichloromethane
CAS Number
75-27-4
Formula
C-H-Br-Cl2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
BDCM; Dichlorobromomethane; Dichloromonobromomethane; Methane, bromodichloro-; Monobromodichloromethane; Bromodichlormethane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Brominated Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as chemical reagent/intermediate in organic synthesis; Also used as a fire extinguisher, solvent (fats, waxes, and resins), and as a heavy liquid for mineral and salt separations; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritation; May also cause narcosis and injury to liver and kidney; [CAMEO] May cause liver and kidney injury; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
50 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: