1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
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CAS
96-12-8
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CH2BrCHBrCH2Cl
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RTECS
TX8750000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
1-Chloro-2,3-dibromopropane; DBCP; Dibromochloropropane
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DOT ID & Guide
2872 / 159
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL: [1910.1044] TWA 0.001 ppm
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IDLH
Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX
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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
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BP: 384°F
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FRZ: 43°F
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Sol: 0.1%
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VP: 0.8 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 2.05
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Fl.P(oc): 170°F
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UEL: ?
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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
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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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. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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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
See ICSC CARD: 0002 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0064
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