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1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE‡
| CAS # | 96-12-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₅Br₂Cl |
| Synonyms |
1-chloro-2,3-dibromopropane; DBCP; cibromochloropropane |
| Physical description | Dense yellow or amber liquid with a pungent odor at high concentrations. | ||
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| Boiling point | 384°F | Molecular weight | 236.4 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 43°F | Vapor pressure | 0.8 mmHg |
| Flash point | 170°F (open cup) | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 2.05 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
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| Sampling group | |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Method reference | |
| Notes |
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| Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media |
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| Bulk Method |
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| Device | Photoionization detector(PID) |
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| Model/Type | |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
0.001 ppm |
REL-TWA |
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TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
0.001 ppm (0.01 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
See also California Code of Regulations, Title 8 §5212. 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane (DBCP). |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-2B, NIOSH-Ca, NTP-R, OSHA-Ca |
Notes:
Ca |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/14/2020