NAME: 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane
SYNONYM(s): DBCP; Dibromochloropropane; 1-Chloro-2,3-dibromopropane
IMIS: 0935
CAS: 96-12-8
NIOSH: RTECS TX8750000; 65480
DOT: UN2872 Keep Away From Food
DESCRIPTION:
Dense yellow or amber liquid with a pungent odor at high concentrations. May also appear in granular form.
MW: 236
BP: 383 F
VP: 0.8 mm
MP: 43 F
INCOM: Chemically active metals: aluminum, magnesium, tin and alloys; attacks some rubber and coatings
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: Cancer Hazard 29 CFR 1910.1044 . TWA 1 ppb
NIOSH REL: Carcinogen, use 29CFR 1910.1044
Health Factors
NTP: Suspect Human Carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans
SYMPTOM(s): Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting; eye, nose, throat, skin irritation; pulmonary edema (carcinogenic)
HEALTH EFFECTS: Male sterility (HE5); Mutagen (HE2)
ORGAN: CNS, skin, liver, kidney, spleen, reproductive system, digestive system
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA: Petroleum Base Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
MAX V: 10 Liters MAX F: 0.2 L/min (TWA)
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
SAE: 0.12
CLASS: Partially Validated
COND: C/P CJE 11/77
SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):
PID Photoionization Detector
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