| Agent Name |
1,2-Dibromoethylene |
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| CAS Number |
540-49-8 |
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| Formula |
C2-H2-Br2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1,2-Dibromoethene; 2-Bromovinyl bromide; Acetylene dibromide; Ethene, 1,2-dibromo-; Ethylene, 1,2-dibromo-; sym-Dibromoethylene; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Brominated Solvents |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Decomposes in air, moisture, or light; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Research chemical; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; A lachrymator; [HSDB] Causes skin burns; Toxic if ingested, absorbed through skin, or inhaled; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
31 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,2-DIBROMOETHYLENE
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