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1,2-dichloropropane; propylene dichloride

CAS 78-87-5 · C3H6Cl2

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H350 May cause cancer
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H302 Harmful if swallowed

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Intermediate

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL TWA 75 ppm (350 mg/m3)
IDLH Ca [400 ppm]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE · Propylene dichloride · Propylene chloride · Propane, 1,2-dichloro- · Dwuchloropropan · Bichlorure de propylene · RCRA waste number U083 · NCI-C55141

Molecular weight

112.98 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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