1,1-Dichloropropene
Agent Name
1,1-Dichloropropene
CAS Number
563-58-6
Formula
C3-H4-Cl2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1,1-Dichloro-1-propene; 1,1-Dichloropropylene; 1-Propene, 1,1-dichloro-; Propene, 1,1-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2047
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Clear faintly yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
1,3-Dichloropropene is used as a pesticide; 2,3-Dichloropropene is used to make other chemicals; No uses were found for the other isomers (1,1-, 1,2-, and 3,3-); [Reference #1]
Comments
An irritant and lachrymator; Harmful by inhalation, skin absorption, or ingestion; [MSDSonline] See "1,3-Dichloropropene."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
90.8 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dichloropropenes." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: