Agent Name
2,2-Dichloropropane
Synonyms
Dichlorodimethylmethane; Dimethyldichloromethane; R 270aa; Propane, 2,2-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make an isomerization catalyst and to isomerize saturated hydrocarbons; [NTP]
Comments
An eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "1,1-Dichloropropane" and "1,3-Dichloropropane."
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 3,500 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: