Used as a solvent substitute "to clean metals and electronics, in adhesive and coating applications, and in aerosol propellant applications." [ACGIH]
Comments
If left on clothes, may cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Low acute toxicity; A case of peripheral neuropathy was reported in a 19 year old male after 2 months of occupational exposure to a degreasing solvent containing 95.5% 1-BP. Reproductive toxicity and hepatoxiicty are observed in animals repeatedly exposed to levels above 100 ppm and 200 ppm, respectively. [ACGIH] 1-BP causes neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity in animal studies. A study of 27 workers producing 1-BP in a Chinese factory found evidence of toxicity to the CNS and peripheral nerves. [Reference #1] Six cases of neurotoxicity (? central distal axonopathy) were reported among foam cushion gluers. [Reference #2] Potential adverse effects include CNS depression and anesthesia; [HSDB] See "2-Bromopropane."