Product Identification

Product Name

1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane

Synonyms

1-Chloro-2,3-dibromopropane
3-Chloro-1,2-dibromopropane
DBCP
Dibromochloropropane
Fumazone
Indolizine, 2-phenyl-
Nemagon

CAS

25379-20-8

CAS

96-12-8

Formula

C14H11N

Formula

C3H5Br2Cl

Molecular Weight

236.33

Molecular Weight

193.24

EINECS

246-925-5

EINECS

202-479-3

RTECS

TX8750000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant

Merck

12,3068

Beilstein/Gmelin

133220

Beilstein/Gmelin

1732077

Beilstein Reference

3-01-00-00250

Beilstein Reference

5-20-08-00244

EC Index Number

602-021-00-6

EC Class

Carcinogenic Category 2; Mutagenic Category 2; Toxic for reproduction Category 1; Toxic; Harmful; Dangerous for the Environment

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

A colorless liquid.

Appearance

White solid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

6.1

Melting Point

215

Boiling Point

195

Vapor Pressure

0.5 (25 C)

Density

2.085 g/cm3 (9 C)

Partition Coefficient

2.96

Heat Of Vaporization

41.7 kJ/mol

Usage

Use on pineapples in hawaii as soil fumigant.

Vapor Density

2.09

Odor threshold

0.0965 mg/m3

Refractive Index

1.501

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Ingestion

If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. MMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital.

Inhalation

IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.

Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Skin

May cause skin irritation.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.

Skin

IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas.

Eyes

May cause eye irritation.

Eyes

First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in well ventilated area.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Handling

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Inhalation

Inhalation of vapors or dust is extremely irritating. May cause coughing, difficult breathing and nausea. Brief exposure effects last only a few minutes. Exposure in an enclosed area may be very harmful.

Skin

Repeated exposure may cause skin necrosis; single one-time exposure appears to have little effect.

Eyes

DBCP is an eye irritant, but is not caustic.

Ingestion

Burning sensation, nausea, sore throat, vomiting.

Hazards

Containers may explode when heated.

UN (DOT)

2872

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Respirators

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Exposure Effects

CNS depression has been reported in experimental animal studies.

Exposure limit(s)

NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A OSHA PEL: [1910.1044] TWA 0.001 ppm

Poison Class

1*

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

77

Fire Fighting

Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Use alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources.

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or foam.

Fire Potential

May burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard.

Small spills/leaks

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Reacts with chemically active metals such as aluminum, magnesium, tin and their alloys.

Stability

Stable.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2872

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

III