| Agent Name |
bis-Chloromethyl ether |
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| CAS Number |
542-88-1 |
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| Formula |
C2-H4-Cl2-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
1,1'-Dichlorodimethyl ether; Chloro(chloromethoxy)methane; Chloromethyl ether; Dichlordimethylaether [German]; Dichloromethyl ether, symmetrical; Dimethyl-1,1'-dichloroether; Ether, bis(chloromethyl); Methane, oxybis(chloro-; Oxybis(chloromethane); sym-Dichloro-dimethyl ether; sym-Dichloromethyl ether; [ChemIDplus] UN2249 |
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| Category |
Other Chlorinated Hydrocarbons |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a suffocating odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in the past to make polymers, resins, and textiles; Currently, only small amounts are used in enclosed systems in the chemical industry. [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Restricted |
Regulated as a carcinogen; See 29CFR1910.1003; |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.001 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
30 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 7 ppm/7h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point < 19 deg C; |
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| Half Life |
No reports found; [TDR, p. 191] |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR ToxFAQs - bis-Chloromethyl Ether |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Lung Cancer |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BIS(CHLOROMETHYL) ETHER
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