Hexachloropropene
Agent Name
Hexachloropropene
CAS Number
1888-71-7
Formula
C3-Cl6
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexachloro-; Hexachloropropylene; Perchloropropene; Perchloropropylene; Propene, hexachloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Water-white liquid; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, plasticizer, hydraulic fluid component, and to make uranium tetrachloride; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause liver damage when ingested; [HSDB] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; May cause lacrimation; Effects in high-dose animal studies include liver and kidney injury; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.244 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 425 ppm/30min
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: