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Agent Name 1,4-Dichloro-cis-2-butene
CAS Number 1476-11-5
Formula C4-H6-Cl2
Major Category Other Classes
Synonyms 2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro-, (Z)-; 2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro-, cis-; cis-1,4-Dichloro-2-butene; [ChemIDplus] UN2920
Category Halogenated Aliphatics
Description Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Intermediate for the production of other chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; A lachrymator; May cause kidney, liver, and heart injury; [HSDB] Very toxic by inhalation and toxic by skin contact and ingestion; Causes burns; Inhalation may produce pneumonintis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline] See "1,4-Dichloro-2-butene."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure 4.09 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis Yes
Dermatotoxin Skin Burns
Lacrimator Yes
Hepatotoxin Hepatotoxin, Secondary
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Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,4-DICHLORO-CIS-2-BUTENE  
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