Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	1-Chloro-1-nitropropane
CAS Number	600-25-9
Formula	C3-H6-Cl-N-O2
Major Category	Pesticides
Synonyms	Chloronitropropane; Propane, 1-chloro-1-nitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category	Fungicides
Description	Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. [fungicide]; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses	Used as a fungicide; [ACGIH]
Comments	1-Chloro-1-nitropropane causes pulmonary edema, liver injury, and death in animals exposed to concentrations averaging 2574 ppm. [ACGIH] A lachrymator; [HSDB]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	No
TLV (ACGIH)	2 ppm
PEL (OSHA)	20 ppm
IDLH (NIOSH)	100 ppm
Vapor Pressure	6 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration	LCLo (rabbits) = 2,000 mg/m3/6h
Flammability (NFPA)	2: high ambient temperature required
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis	Yes
Lacrimator	Yes
Hepatotoxin	Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies	Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1-CHLORO-1-NITROPROPANE
Toxicity Information	Search TOXNET
Chemical Information	Search ChemIDplus
Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Pneumonitis, toxic
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Farming (Pesticides and Feed Additives)