Dichloropropane, all isomers
Agent Name
Dichloropropane, all isomers
CAS Number
26638-19-7
Formula
C3-H6-Cl2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
DCP; Dichlorpropan; Propane dichloride; Propane, dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1279
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor like chloroform; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as solvent for pesticide formulations; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, nose, throat, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause lacrimation and CNS depression; May cause injury to liver, kidneys, and heart; [HSDB] Highly flammable; May cause irritation or burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] See "1,1-Dichloropropane," "2,2-Dichoropropane," "1,3-Dichloropropane," and "Propylene dichloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
50.8 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: