Chlorodibromomethane
Agent Name
Chlorodibromomethane
CAS Number
124-48-1
Formula
C-H-Br2-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
CDBM; Dibromochloromethane; Monochlorodibromomethane; Methane, chlorodibromo-; Methane, dibromochloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley] Pale yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other organic chemicals (fire extinguishing agents, aerosol propellants, refrigerants, and pesticides); [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; May cause kidney and liver injury; May cause narcosis; [CAMEO] Causes CNS depression and evidence of liver and kidney injury after ingestion in high-dose animal experiments; [HSDB] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include injury to the liver, kidneys, and CNS (flaccid paralysis without anesthesia); [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.54 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
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
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: