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