NAME: 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane

SYNONYM(s): DBCP; Dibromochloropropane; 1-Chloro-2,3-dibromopropane

IMIS: 0935

CAS: 96-12-8

NIOSH: RTECS TX8750000; 65480

DOT: UN2872 Keep Away From Food

DESCRIPTION:

Dense yellow or amber liquid with a pungent odor at high concentrations. May also appear in granular form.
MW: 236
BP: 383 F
VP: 0.8 mm
MP: 43 F

INCOM: Chemically active metals: aluminum, magnesium, tin and alloys; attacks some rubber and coatings

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: Cancer Hazard 29 CFR 1910.1044 . TWA 1 ppb

NIOSH REL: Carcinogen, use 29CFR 1910.1044

NTP: Suspect Human Carcinogen

IARC: Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans

SYMPTOM(s): Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting; eye, nose, throat, skin irritation; pulmonary edema (carcinogenic)

HEALTH EFFECTS: Male sterility (HE5); Mutagen (HE2)

ORGAN: CNS, skin, liver, kidney, spleen, reproductive system, digestive system

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: Petroleum Base Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
MAX V: 10 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min (TWA)
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
SAE: 0.12
CLASS: Partially Validated

COND: C/P CJE 11/77

SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):

PID Photoionization Detector