1,2-Bis(chloromethoxy)ethane

Agent Name
1,2-Bis(chloromethoxy)ethane
CAS Number
13483-18-6
Formula
C4-H8-Cl2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
1,2-Bis(chloromethoxy)ethane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bis-1,2-(chloromethoxy)ethane; Ethane, 1,2-bis(chloromethoxy)-; Ethylene glycol bis(chloromethyl) ether; Ethylene glycol bis(chloromethyl)ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
A research chemical that has been tested for use in textiles (wrinkle-resistance and dyeing), rubber (stabilizer),epoxy resins (curing agent), lithographic plates (light-sensitive polymers), and ion exchange resins; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Search PubMed

Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: