What is Bromodichloromethane?
CAS#: 000075-27-4
Bromodichloromethane is a colorless, nonflammable liquid.
Small amounts are formed naturally by algae in the oceans. Some
of it will dissolve in water, but it readily evaporates into
air.
Only small quantities of bromodichloromethane are produced
in the United States. The small quantities that are produced
are used in laboratories or to make other chemicals. However,
most bromodichloromethane is formed as a by-product when chlorine
is added to drinking water to kill bacteria.
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