trans-1,3-Dichloropropene

Synonyms

(E)-1,3-Dichloro-1-propene; (E)-1,3-Dichloropropene; 1-Propene, 1,3-dichloro-, (E)-; Propene, 1,3-dichloro-, (E)-; Propylene, 1,3-dichloro-, (trans); trans-1,3-Dichloro-1-propene; trans-1,3-Dichloropropylene; trans-3-Chloroallyl chloride; trans-Telone; 1,3-Dichloropropene, trans-; [ChemIDplus] UN2047

Category

Fumigants

Description

1,3-Dichloropropene: Colorless to amber liquid with an odor like chloroform; [HSDB] Clear colorless liquid; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

1,3-Dichloropropene is a mixture of cis and trans isomers used as a nematocide to fumigate soil before planting; [Reference #1]

Comments

A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause burns and lacrimation; May cause injury to liver, kidneys, and heart; [Merck Index] A strong irritant; May cause lacrimation, severe respiratory distress, CNS depression, and GI distress with pulmonary congestion and edema; May cause liver, kidney, and heart damage; [CAMEO] May cause irritation; Targets kidneys and liver; [MSDSonline] See "1,3-Dichloropropene." See "Dichloropropene, all isomers."

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

34 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dichloropropenes." VP from ChemIDplus;

may ignite at ambient temp

Yes

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)