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| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane | CAS 96-12-8 | ||
| CH2BrCHBrCH2Cl | RTECS TX8750000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 1-Chloro-2,3-dibromopropane; DBCP; Dibromochloropropane |
DOT ID & Guide 2872 159 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A | ||
| OSHA PEL: [1910.1044] TWA 0.001 ppm | |||
| IDLH Ca [N.D.] | Conversion 1 ppm = 9.67 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Dense yellow or amber liquid with a pungent odor at high concentrations. [pesticide] [Note: A solid below 43°F.] |
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MW: 236.4 |
BP: 384°F |
FRZ: 43°F |
Sol: 0.1% |
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VP: 0.8 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 2.05 |
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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. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Chemically-active metals such as aluminum, magnesium & tin alloys [Note: Corrosive to metals.] |
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Measurement Methods None available |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation 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 |
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Respirator Recommendations
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 a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| 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] | |
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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] |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |