Agent Name |
2,2-Dichloropropionic acid |
CAS Number |
75-99-0 |
Formula |
C3-H4-Cl2-O2 |
Major Category |
Pesticides |
Synonyms |
Dalapon; 2,2-Dichloropropanoic acid; alpha,alpha-Dichloropropionic acid; [NIOSH] |
Category |
Herbicides, Other |
Description |
Colorless liquid with an acrid odor. [herbicide] [Note: A white to tan powder below 46 degrees F. The sodium salt, a white powder, is often used.]; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Selective herbicide; growth regulator; [HSDB] |
Comments |
A irritant of the skin and respiratory tract; [EPA Pesticides, p. 119] Contact with skin can cause burns; [CHRIS] |
Restricted |
No longer produced or used in the USA; [HSDB] |
Reference Link |
EXTOXNET PIP - DALAPON |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TLV (ACGIH) |
5 mg/m35 mg/m3, inhalable fraction |
Vapor Pressure |
0.19 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DALAPON
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