1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane |
Synonyms & Trade Names 1-Chloro-2,3-dibromopropane; DBCP; Dibromochloropropane |
CAS No. 96-12-8 |
RTECS No. TX8750000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2872 159 |
FormulaCH2BrCHBrCH2Cl |
Conversion 1 ppm = 9.67 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL: [1910.1044] TWA 0.001 ppm |
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Dense yellow or amber liquid with a pungent odor at high concentrations. [pesticide] [Note: A solid below 43°F.] |
MW: 236.4 |
BP: 384°F |
FRZ: 43°F |
Sol: 0.1% |
VP: 0.8 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 2.05 |
Fl.P(oc): 170°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Chemically-active metals such as aluminum, magnesium & tin alloys [Note: Corrosive to metals.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; drowsiness; nausea, vomiting; pulmonary edema; liver, kidney injury; sterility; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, spleen, reproductive system, digestive system |
Cancer Site[in animals: cancer of the nasal cavity, tongue, pharynx, lungs, stomach, adrenal & mammary glands] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations (See Appendix E)
NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0002 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0064 |
